wén文wǔ武zhī之dào道
The principle of combining civil and military approaches; a balanced method that integrates cultural refinement with practical strength or action, often referring to a well-rounded approach to governance or life.
Era:
Ancient
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Story:
During the Zhou Dynasty, there was a folk festival called 'La' for worshipping various deities. Confucius took his disciple Zigong to watch the festivities.
Zigong worried that people might get into danger by being solely engrossed in amusement.
Confucius explained to Zigong, 'People toil in the fields year-round. Allowing them to relax, with both exertion and rest, is a rule established by King Wen and King Wu, which helps them to be more productive.'