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Confucianism -> Xiao Jing -> Filial Piety in the Princes of States -> 1

"Above others, and yet free from pride,
they dwell on high, without peril.
Adhering to economy and carefully observant of the rules and laws,
滿they are full, without overflowing.
To dwell on high without peril
is the way long to preserve nobility;
滿to be full without overflowing
is the way long to preserve riches.
When their riches and nobility do not leave their persons,
then they are able to preserve the altars of their land and grain,
and to secure the harmony of their people and men in office.
諸侯This is the filial piety of the princes of states.
It is said in the Book of Poetry:
Be apprehensive, be cautious,
As if on the brink of a deep abyss,
。」 As if treading on thin ice."


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