Project Gutenberg 2008-05-03 Public domain in the USA. 90 Su, Xun 1009 1066 蘇洵 Xu, Ren Tu 蘇洵集 Su Xun Ji Produced by Yanming Lai "蘇洵集" by Xun Su is a philosophical treatise composed during the Song Dynasty. This collective work delves into themes of governance, morality, and military strategy, reflecting the socio-political context of its time. The text serves as an exploration of the nature of power and the principles of effective leadership, highlighting the importance of understanding human nature and societal dynamics. The opening of this work presents various reflections on the governance of the state, emphasizing the significance of establishing a stable system that endures across generations. It discusses the balance between authority and benevolence, illustrating how wise rulers discern the strengths and weaknesses of their domains and adapt their strategies accordingly. Xun Su critiques both historical and contemporary rulers, suggesting that a thorough understanding of the underlying principles of power—such as the interplay of strength and gentleness—is crucial for maintaining order and achieving effective governance. Overall, the beginning sets a contemplative tone, urging leaders to prioritize the well-being of their subjects while effectively managing their own power. (This is an automatically generated summary.) zh Chinese essays PL Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature 352304 352255 2024-09-11T04:44:26.227589 2023-09-11T08:15:00.323658 text/html text/html 352297 352248 2024-09-11T04:44:26.414585 2023-09-11T08:15:00.460589 text/html text/html 190956 2024-09-11T04:44:30.060552 application/epub+zip 193374 2024-09-11T04:44:27.591546 application/epub+zip 193374 2024-09-11T04:44:26.856569 application/epub+zip 373523 2024-09-11T04:44:31.962572 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 364507 2024-09-11T04:44:29.603563 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 364941 2022-09-12T03:36:56.573729 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 341840 2024-09-11T04:44:26.028558 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 341705 2021-01-03T13:48:34 text/plain; charset=utf-8 153634 2021-01-03T13:48:34 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 16811 2024-09-11T04:44:32.090542 application/rdf+xml 8183 2024-09-11T04:44:27.193573 image/jpeg 2427 2024-09-11T04:44:27.024561 image/jpeg 189944 2024-09-11T04:44:26.446582 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog