The Unemployed Sage: “If It Were State Affairs, I Would Have Heard”

The Impossibility of Leadership: “If You Cannot Rectify Yourself, How Rectify Others?”

The Foundation of Governance: “If You Rectify Yourself, What Difficulty in Governing?”

The Patience of a True King: A Generation for Benevolence to Prevail

A Century of Goodness: The Power to Transform Society and End Violence

The Master’s Confidence: A Year to Set Things Right, Three Years to Achieve Success

The Master’s Plan: From a Populous State, to a Prosperous One, to a Cultivated One

The Art of Contentment: The Wisdom of Prince Jing in Managing a Household

Like Brothers: The Governments of Lu and Wei

The Power of Example: Correct Conduct Commands Obedience Without Orders

The Futility of Learning: When Knowledge Fails in Practice

The Ultimate Attraction: When Virtue Governs, the People Come Bearing Their Children

The Bond of Good Faith: When Leaders Are Trustworthy, People Are Sincere

The Authority of Righteousness: When Leaders Love Justice, People Follow Willingly

The Power of Propriety: When Leaders Love Ritual, People Show Reverence