TheEthicalandPoliticalWorksofMotse[Mozi]课件-精选必看哦.pdf

The Ethical and Political Works of Motse [Mozi] Book I, Chapter I ( 1 ) Befriending the Learned ( 2 ) If one does not preserve the learned in a state he will be injuring the state; if one is not zealous (to recommend) the virtuous upon seeing one, he will be neglecting the ruler. Enthusiasm is to be shown only to the virtuous, and plans for the country are only to be shared with the learned. Few are those, who, neglecting the virtuous and slighting the learned, could still maintain the existence of their countries. Formerly Lord Wen (of Jin, 780-746 B.C. [ 3 ]) was once in exile and yet later became the leading feudal lord. Lord Huan (of Qi 685-643 B.C.) was once forced to leave his state and yet later became a tyrant ( 4 ) among the feudal lords. Lord Gou Jian of Yue (496-465 B.C.) was once brought under humiliation by the king of Wu ( 5 ), and yet he was later looked upon with awe by the princes of China ( 6 ). The reason that these three men became famous and successful in the world lies in that they were able to endure shame and humiliation within their states. The greatest men know of no defeat. The next greatest turn failure into success, and this, by the employment of the people. I have heard it said: It is not that there is no peaceful abode but that I have no peaceful heart (over others homelessness); it is not that my wealth is not sufficient but that my passion yearns for more (to improve others conditions). Therefore the superior man is strict with ones self but lenient with others (in matters of conduct) while the multitude are lenient with themselves but strict with others. The superior man carries out his ambitions successfully in action and studies the situation when he is at leisure. Even when he is take