Spend on what benefits the people, and avoid any expense that brings them no benefit.

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  A good name does not arise from nothing, nor does praise grow by itself.

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  He whose word is not reliable will not see his deeds bear fruit.

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  Raise up the able and entrust them with responsible posts.

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  He who will not share his wealth with others is not worth befriending.

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  Killing one man everyone calls unjust. But when another state is attacked, they do not see it as wrong; they praise it and call it just. Can they be said to know the difference between justice and injustice?

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  Heaven wants people to love and benefit one another, and does not want them to hate and harm one another.

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