When A Man Feels The Difficulty Of

If You Reflect Within Yourself And Find Nothing To Be Ashamed Of, How Could You Have Anxiety Or Fear.

The Commander Of The Forces Of A Large State May Be Carried Off, But The Will Of Even A Common Man Cannot Be Taken From Him.

If The People Are Governed By Laws And Punishment Is Used To Maintain Order, They Will Try To Avoid The Punishment But Have No Sense Of Shame. If They Are Governed By Virtue And Rules Of Propriety Are Used To Maintain Order, They Will Have A Sense Of Shame And Will Become Good As Well.

These Are The Four Abuses: Desire To Succeed In Order To Make Oneself Famous; Taking Credit For The Labors Of Others; Refusal To Correct One's Errors Despite Advice; Refusal To Change One's Ideas Despite Warnings.

He Who Needs Only Coarse Food, Water And Drink, And As Pillow His Folded Arms Will Find Happiness Without Further Search.