Good Government and Good Teaching

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Mencius said, “Words about benevolence do not penetrate people as deeply as the public renown earned by humane conduct. Good government does not win the people as deeply as good teaching.”

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“Good government makes the people fear its authority; good teaching makes them love it. Good government secures public revenue through proper institutions; good teaching wins the people’s hearts.”

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