If I am honest, my subordinates dare not treat me lightly; If you do things fairly, the people will not dare to cheat me. Only justice can produce the ability to distinguish right from wrong, and only honesty can produce awe-inspiring prestige. Only by doing things fairly can people distinguish right from wrong and act impartially; Honesty can make people feel dignified and persuasive without being influenced by power all their lives.
In the Ming Dynasty, there were abundant official proverbs. The full text is: "The official is not afraid of my strictness, but I am afraid of my honesty, and the people are not convinced of my ability and serve me. Honest officials dare not be superior, and public officials dare not bully. Gong Mingsheng, winning streak. " From the hand of the rich Shandong governor in Ming Dynasty, it became the motto taken by officials in Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Interpretation of words:
Rule by virtue is like Beichen, living in its place and surrounded by stars. In Yan Xi's "Redundant Words", "Only being correct can transform people, and doing our best can serve people." Explain that only if you have good conduct can you educate others; Only by being strict with yourself can people be convinced.
Cultivate those who are good as good people and those who are evil as evil people. In Han's White Tiger, there is even a saying that "the teacher is effective, the upper part is effective, and the lower part is effective". "The fish is starting to stink." If you lose your sight, you don't need to be upright; If you lose your way, you will be confused.
"Integrity is a blessing, and greed is a curse." Honesty and self-discipline are also the bottom line of politics. Only by being honest, willing to suffer losses, caring for the masses and being willing to contribute can we establish a good image among the masses.