The ruler who loves the people will be strong; the ruler who despises them will be weak.
Confucian philosopher
The ruler who loves the people will be strong; the ruler who despises them will be weak.
Confucian philosopher
From 'Xunzi', advocating benevolent governance.
circa 300 BCE
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