68. Mozi's theory of sage.

Mozi said, "So, how to be a saint? Answer: Help others by force, give others money and teach others moral knowledge. In this way, you can get food when you are hungry, clothes when you are cold, and you can cure the mess, so everyone can live and work in peace and contentment. Good people are honest, eloquent and broad-minded. They are treasures of the country and good assistants of the country. A country has many sages and great national achievements; There are few people with virtue, and the national achievements are small. So ancient Saint Wang Zhiguo, Rende. Even those who are engaged in agriculture, handicrafts and commerce should choose as long as they have the ability; Give him a generous salary, a generous salary, something to do and power. That is to say: if the title is not high, the people will not respect him; If the salary is not thick, the people will not trust him; Without great power, people are not afraid of him. Giving these three things to saints is not to reward saints, but to do things well. Therefore, at this time, you should take virtue as an official, authorize official positions, and reward merit. Measure everyone's contribution to the position, so officials will not be rich forever, and people will not be poor forever. Use him if you can, and fire him if you can't. This is the truth of eliminating personal grievances and prejudices with people who are recognized as' integrity'. In the past, Shun farmed under Lishan Mountain, made pottery by the river, fished and sold things in Hengshan Mountain. Yao took him to the blessed land, made him the son of heaven, and put him in charge of the world's political affairs, and the world would be at peace. Yu Xia chose the side that turned the corner and handed over political affairs to him, so that Kyushu could be settled down. Shang Tang selected Yi Yin from the chefs, entrusted with political affairs, and realized the plan of extinguishing summer with soup. Zhou Wenwang chose Yao Hong and Taidian from the Orion fishermen in Shan Ye, and entrusted the state affairs to them, so the small western countries surrendered. Therefore, in today's world, if the princes and gentlemen really want to do justice, seek to be a staff sergeant, conform to Saint Wang Zhidao in the world, and conform to the interests of the countries and people in the world, they can't help but consider Shang Xian. Therefore, the success of the monarch must use wise men; When you can't be ambitious, you can't help being wise. If you want to follow the rule of Yao, Shun, Yu and Tang, you must admire talents. Advocating talents is the foundation of governing the country. "