This famous saying comes from Mencius, an ancient thinker in China. In Mencius' On Mencius and Teng Wengong, there is such a passage: "The people are the most important, the country is the second, and the monarch is the light."
It means that the foundation of a country lies in the people, and the stability and prosperity of a country depend on the well-being and development of the people. People's interests should be put above national interests, and kings and rulers should put people's interests first.
This view emphasizes the importance and value of the people in the country, emphasizes that the status of the people should be higher than that of the king and the regime, and emphasizes that the existence and development of the country should be for the well-being and happiness of the people. This thought had a profound influence on China's political ideas and social ethics in history.
The foundation of a country lies in how it is used by the people.
The concept of putting the country and the people first can be applied to the following aspects:
1, policy formulation
When formulating various policies, the government should consider the interests and needs of the people, ensure that the formulation and implementation of policies are in line with the interests of the people, and promote their well-being and development.
2. Social governance
The governance of a country should attach importance to people's participation and feedback, listen to people's voices and opinions, and establish a good communication mechanism so that people can fully express their needs and participate in the process of social decision-making and problem solving.
3. Public services
The state should provide high-quality public services such as education, medical care and social security, ensure that people enjoy equal opportunities and rights, and improve people's welfare.
4. Rule of law construction
Establish and improve the legal system, safeguard people's rights and legal rights, safeguard social fairness and justice, and provide a just and stable legal environment for the people.
5. Environmental protection
The state should devote itself to environmental protection and sustainable development, ensure that people can live in a clean and safe environment, and protect people's rights to survival and health.