To let personal feelings or private interests undermine public good or justice; to prioritize personal gain over collective welfare.
作为管理者，他深知不能因为个人情感而以私害公，损害公司的整体利益
As a manager, he deeply understood that he could not harm the company's overall interests by letting personal emotions undermine the public good.
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Ancient
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During a time of great danger for Chu Baigong, Zhuang Zishan bid farewell to his mother, preparing to sacrifice himself in Baigong's stead.
As he neared the court, Zhuang hesitated three times, unable to descend from his chariot. Those accompanying him asked if he was afraid and suggested he could turn back.
Zhuang replied, 'Fear is my private matter, but to die for my ruler is a public duty. A true gentleman would never let personal feelings or private interests jeopardize public affairs.' With that, he resolutely went to face death on behalf of Baigong.
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