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state that has a strong army but acts without righteousness is bound to be
destructive. Since ancient times, all rulers with high ideals have pursued a
wealthy state and a strong army. However, there is a more important principle
than this, i.e., the principle of righteousness which is a supreme ethical
pursuit of the Chinese nation that is above all material interests. A strong
army that practices no righteousness is bound to bring harm.
The basic meaning of yi (义) is “reasonable” and “proper.” It has two extended meanings. One is the proper basis and standard for people’s actions. The other is to adjust one’s words or deeds to …
In ancient days, this term had two meanings. One, it referred to correctness or orthodoxy, specifically in the interpretation of ancient classics. The term was often used as part of a book title, such …
This term suggests that when there is a good cause to use military force, the troops will be high in morale and valiant in fighting. The word shi (师) here is a general term for all military forces and…
The one who is benevolent has no enemy. The benevolent refers toa ruler who has the virtue of benevolence or to a state with benevolent rule.In terms of political affairs, benevolence manifests itself …
To be able to stop war is a true craft of war. This famous military view was first raised by King Zhuang of Chu（？-591 BC） in the Spring and Autumn Period, on the basis of the structure of the Chines…
Astate that has a strong army but acts without righteousness is bound to bedestructive. Since ancient times, all rulers with high ideals have pursued awealthy state and a strong army. However, there is…
Those who are warmongering will inevitably be destroyed, and those who forget war will inevitably land in danger. That is, countries that like to make war are certain to bring destruction upon themsel…
Relying on moral strength will bring prosperity, whereas relying on violence will bring doom. The saying is described in The Book of History (as cited in Records of the Historian). De (德) refers to mo…
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