| 17.1.1 |
The greatest emperor (is) whom (his) people
(only) know of having him (as emperor). |
| 17.1.2 |
Next (come those) whom (his people) love dearly
and praise. |
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Next (come those) whom (his people)
fear. |
| 17.1.3 |
Next (come those) whom (his people)
scorn. |
| 17.2.1 |
(If) trust (is) not enough, then there will be
distrust! |
| 17.2.2 |
(Like) hesitant! He rarely
speaks. |
| 17.2.3 |
(When) things (have been) succeeded (and)
achieved smoothly,
then the common people (would) all tell (you):
"We (have done it) spontaneously." |
| 18.1 |
So
(when) the great Tao was
abandoned,
(then) there was Ren [i.e. humanity and kindness] and
Yi [i.e. self-sacrifice and righteousness]. |
| 18.x |
{When intelligence and wisdom emerged,
(then)
there was very artificial (things and behavior).} |
| 18.2 |
(When) the six kins (are)
inharmonious,
(then) there is (the concept of) filial piety and
parental affection. |
| 18.3 |
(When) the country is in darkness and
disorder,
(then) there is (the concept of) loyal
ministers. |
