Zi Lu XIII

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

The Utmost Care: In His Words, No Negligence

The Superior Man’s Word: Speakable and Doable

The People’s Confusion: When Punishment is Unjust

Without Ritual, Punishment Loses Its Way

Failed Affairs, Failed Culture