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minister the ruling principle is respect. I have seen
the respect of the king to you, Sir, but I have not
seen in what way you show respect to him.”

Mencius replied, “Oh! what words are these?
Among the people of Qi there is no one who speaks
to the king about benevolence and righteousness.
Are they thus silent because they do not think that
benevolence and righteousness are admirable? No,
but in their hearts they say, ‘This man is not fit to be
spoken with about benevolence and righteousness.’
Thus they manifest a disrespect than which there
can be none greater. I do not dare to set forth before
the king any but the ways of Yao and Shun. There
is therefore no man of Qi who respects the king so
much as I do.”

Mr. Jing said, “Not so. That was not what
I meant. In the Book of Rites it is said, ‘When a
father calls, the answer must be without a moment’s
hesitation. When the prince’s order calls, the carriage

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