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In the days of old, Yao had Shun, Shun had Yu, Yu had Gao Yao, Tang had Yi Yin, King Wu had Hong Yao, Tai Dian, Nangong Kuo and San Yisheng -- therefore the world was harmonious and people were prosperous. And those near felt contented and those distant were attracted. Wherever the sun and the moon shone, boats and vehicles could reach, rain and dew visited, and life depended on grains; few were not converted (to good) by this. Hence if the rulers in the world now desire to do magnanimity and righteousness and be superior men, and desire to strike the way of the sage-kings on the one hand and work for the benefit of the country and the people on the other; then it is indispensable that the principle of Exaltation of the Virtuous be understood. Now, exaltation of the virtuous is indeed the blessing of Heaven, the spirits, and the people, as well as the foundation of government. 1. 而天下和，庶民阜，是以近者安之，远者归之。日月之所照，舟车之所及，雨露之所渐，粒食之所养， : Moved here from entry 6. 孙诒让《墨子闲诂》
2. 而天下和，庶民阜，是以近者安之，远者归之。日月之所照，舟车之所及，雨露之所渐，粒食之所养， : Moved to entry 6. 孙诒让《墨子闲诂》
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