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《孝治 - Filial Piety in Government》 | English translation: James Legge [?] | Books referencing 《孝治》 Library Resources |
| 1 | 孝治: | 子曰：“昔者明王之以孝治天下也，不敢遗小国之臣，而况于公、侯、伯、子、男乎？故得万国之欢心，以事其先王。治国者，不敢侮于鳏寡，而况于士民乎？故得百姓之欢心，以事其先君。治家者，不敢失于臣妾，而况于妻子乎？故得人之欢心，以事其亲。夫然，故生则亲安之，祭则鬼享之。是以天下和平，灾害不生，祸乱不作。故明王之以孝治天下也如此。《诗》云：‘有觉德行，四国顺之。’” |
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The Master said, "Anciently, when the intelligent kings by means of filial piety ruled all under heaven, they did not dare to receive with disrespect the ministers of small states. How much less would they do so to the dukes, marquises, counts, and barons! Thus it was that they got (the princes of) the myriad states with joyful hearts (to assist them) in the (sacrificial) services to their royal predecessors. The rulers of states did not dare to slight wifeless men and widows. How much less would they slight their officers and the people! Thus it was that they got all their people with joyful hearts (to assist them) in serving the rulers, their predecessors. The heads of clans did not dare to slight their servants and concubines. How much less would they slight their wives and sons! Thus it was that they got their men with joyful hearts (to assist them) in the service of their parents. In such a state of things, while alive, parents reposed in (the glory of) their sons, and, when sacrificed to, their disembodied spirits enjoyed their offerings. Therefore for all under heaven peace and harmony prevailed; disasters and calamities did not occur; misfortunes and rebellions did not arise. It is said in the Book of Poetry: To an upright, virtuous conduct All in the four quarters of the state render obedient homage." |
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