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the inferior man of his position. The man of honour desires justice, the inferior man favour."

CHAPTER XII.

The Master said: "He who works for his own interests will arouse much animosity."

CHAPTER XIII.

The Master said: "Is a Prince able to rule his country with courtesy and deference, then what difficulty will he have? And if he cannot rule his country with courtesy and deference, what use are the forms of courtesy to him?"