governance

The Ultimate Test of Governance: Confucius on the Silence of the People

The Prescription for Stability: Confucius’s Formula for a “Wealthy, Populous, and Secure” State

The Pillars of State: Confucius on Why Equity and Harmony Trump Mere Abundance

The Final Hurdle to Excellence: Confucius on Why Even Good Motives Must Be Channeled Through Ritual

The Mantle of Authority: Confucius on Why Dignity is the Non-Negotiable Price of Respect

The Architect of Civilization: Confucius on Choosing the Foundations of a State

The Supreme Wisdom of Governance: Confucius on Shun’s “Effortless Action”

Confucius Takes a Stand: “I Study Rituals, Not Warfare”

The Root of Governance: “When Superiors Cherish Propriety, the People are Easily Led”

The Principle of Boundaries: “Not in Office, Do Not Meddle in Its Governance”

The Pillars of the State: “With Such Ministers, How Could It Fall?”

The True Measure of Authority: When Justice Leaves No Resentment

A Model of Governance: The Four-Step Process of Perfecting a State Document

Two Cardinal Rules: “Do Not Seek Speed, Do Not Eye Small Gains”

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