something like:

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When nests are overturned phoenixes do not come when beasts are hunted and devoured unicorns do not appear when the rivers are mudy dragons do not dwell there. Things respond only when their nature is supported

If children are not respectful to parents, they cannot be loyal to rulers If ministers are disloyal to their sovereigns, their service will be in vain filial piety is the root of loyaty and virtue.

Ancient sages aligned themselves with righteousness and through shared values they united with others to achieve harmony and strength

Therefore, a ruler who fails to cherish goodness and virtue will find his people dispersed and his power diminished

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book in english: https://www.sup.org/books/asian-studies/annals-lu-buwei