On this account they become distinguished for their intelligence."
CHAPTER XIX
1. Mencius said, "There are persons who serve the prince;—they serve the prince, that is, for the sake of his countenance and favour.
2. "There are ministers who seek the tranquility of the State, and find their pleasure in securing that tranquility.
3. "There are those who are the people of Heaven.They, judging that, if they were in office, they could carry out their principles, throughout the kingdom,proceed so to carry them out.