Good Government and Good Teaching
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English translation
Original Chinese text
孟子曰:“仁言,不如仁声之入人深也。善政,不如善教之得民也。
English translation
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.”
Original Chinese text
善政民畏之;善教民爱之。善政得民财;善教得民心。”
English translation
“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.”