16. 非仁義不能使間

They cannot be properly managed without benevolence and

straightforwardness.

Chang Yü says that 仁 means “not grudging them honours and pay;”

義, “showing no distrust of their honesty.” “When you have

attracted them by substantial offers, you must treat them with

absolute sincerity; then they will work for you with all their

might.”

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