Benevolent policy refers to the ruling idea of the ruler, with the focus on the people's mentality; Benevolence refers to the moral cultivation of scholars, and benevolence is the origin of the first two.
Of course, these three concepts are not completely separated, but integrated-the implementation of benevolent government certainly requires the rulers to have noble moral quality, that is, benevolence; To cultivate benevolence, we must first have benevolence. Confucius believes that a scholar's lofty ideal is to be in power and implement benevolent policies. In order to achieve this goal, he must study hard, strengthen his self-cultivation and have the quality of kindness, provided that the individual must have a kind heart.
Benevolence in The Analects of Confucius
1, a Confucius said, "It is rare that he is still filial and prone to mistakes. Those who are not good at making mistakes but are good at making trouble are not good at making mistakes. Gentleman's business is based on inheritance and Taoism. Filial piety is also the foundation of benevolence? "
2. Confucius said: "Clever words make color, fresh and benevolent."
3. Confucius said: Disciples are filial when they enter, but embarrassed when they leave. I sincerely believe that if I love the public and the benevolent, I will learn from them if I have spare time.
4. Confucius said: "People are unkind, such as courtesy! People are heartless, you are happy! "
5. Confucius said, "Benevolence is beautiful. If you choose an unkind person, you will know! "
6. Confucius said: "A heartless person can't keep an appointment for a long time and can't be happy. The benevolent is benevolent, and the knower is benevolent. "
7. Confucius said, "Only the benevolent can be good and evil."
8. Confucius said, "If you are determined to be benevolent, there will be no evil."