修身斉家治国平天下 (しゅうしんせいかちこくへいてんか) – those who wish to rule the land must first... | Shirabe

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修身斉家治国平天下しゅうしんせいかちこくへいてんか

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English · JMdict

those who wish to rule the land must first cultivate their own characters, then manage their families, then govern their states; only then can they bring peace to the land

from the Book of Rites

Kanji

修シュウ discipline, conduct oneself well, study 身シン somebody, person, one's station in life 斉セイ adjusted, alike, equal 家カ house, home, family 治ジ reign, be at peace, calm down 国コク country

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