墨子   By: Di Mo (480 BC - 390 BC)

"Di Mo's book 墨子 offers a fascinating glimpse into the philosophy of the ancient Chinese thinker Mozi. The author does a commendable job of breaking down complex philosophical concepts and making them accessible to a modern audience. The book provides invaluable insights into the teachings of Mozi, emphasizing the principles of love, impartiality, and mutual benefit. Di Mo's writing is clear and engaging, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in Chinese philosophy or ancient wisdom. Overall, a thought-provoking and enlightening read."

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1 親士: 入國而不存其士，則亡國矣。見賢而不急，則緩其君矣。非賢無急，非士無與慮國，緩賢忘士而能以其國存者，未曾有也。 2 親士: 昔者文公出走而正天下，桓公去國而霸諸侯，越王句踐遇吳王之醜，而尚攝中國之賢君。三子之能達名成功於天下也，皆於其國抑而大醜也。太上無敗，其次敗而有以成，此之謂用民。 3 親士: 吾聞之曰：“非無安居也，我無安心也。非無足財也，我無足心也。”是故君子自難而易彼，眾人自易而難彼，君子進不敗其志，內究其情，雖雜庸民，終無怨心，彼有自信者也。是故為其所難者，必得其所欲焉，未聞為其所欲，而免其所惡者也。是故偪臣傷君，諂下傷上。君必有弗弗之臣，上必有詻詻之下。分議者延延，而支苟者詻詻，焉可以長生保國。 4 親士: 臣下重其爵位而不言，近臣則喑，遠臣則噤，怨結於民心，諂諛在側，善議障塞，則國危矣。桀紂不以其無天下之士邪？殺其身而喪天下。故曰：“歸國寶，不若獻賢而進士。” 5 親士: 今有五錐，此其銛，銛者必先挫。有五刀，此其錯，錯者必先靡，是以甘井近竭，招木近伐，靈龜近灼，神蛇近暴。是故比干1之殪，其抗也；孟賁之殺，其勇也；西施之沈，其美也；吳起之裂，其事也。故彼人者，寡不死其所長，故曰：“太盛難守也。” 1... Continue reading book >>