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兼爱下 - Universal Love III

English translation: W. P. Mei [?] Library Resources
12 兼爱下:
故兼者圣王之道也,王公大人之所以安也,万民衣食之所以足也。故君子莫若审兼而务行之,为人君必惠,为人臣必忠,为人父必慈,为人子必孝,为人兄必友,为人弟必悌。故君子莫若欲为惠君、忠臣、慈父、孝子、友兄、悌弟,当若兼之不可不行也,此圣王之道而万民之大利也。
Universal Love III:
Therefore, universal love is really the way of the sage-kings. It is what gives peace to the rulers and sustenance to the people. The gentleman would do well to understand and practise universal love; then he would be gracious as a ruler, loyal as a minister, affectionate as a father, filial as a son, courteous as an elder brother, and respectful as a younger brother. So, if the gentleman desires to be a gracious ruler, a loyal minister, an affectionate father, a filial son, a courteous elder brother, and a respectful younger brother, universal love must be practised. It is the way of the sage-kings and the great blessing of the people.

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