Source: The Analects of Wei Linggong by Confucius in the Spring and Autumn Period.
Excerpt from the original text: Confucius said: "Knowing (knowing" wisdom "), benevolence cannot keep it. Although there is gain, there will be loss. Knowing it, benevolence can keep it, and not doing it will be disrespectful to the people. Knowing it, benevolence can keep it, Zhuang can hand it over, and it is not polite to move it. "
Confucius said, "Wisdom is enough, but benevolence can't keep it. Even if you get it, you will lose it." Wisdom is enough to get it, and benevolence can keep it. If people don't have to govern it with a serious attitude, they will be disrespectful.
Smart enough, benevolent can keep it and govern the people with a serious attitude, but it is not perfect to mobilize the people according to the requirements of etiquette. "
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This paper expounds the four elements of governing the country, which are also the four qualities that politicians must possess.
First, "knowing" emphasizes the talent and wisdom needed to govern the country;
Second, "benevolent people have different opinions, and wise people have different opinions", emphasizing that only by being benevolent in politics can Lu's position be maintained;
Third, we should treat people with a serious attitude in order to gain their respect.
The fourth is "moving people with courtesy", emphasizing mobilizing, organizing and serving the people to act with courtesy and "making the people timely".
These four elements, including wisdom, morality, kindness and respect, are all available. Only by doing so can people become better and achieve ideal good governance.