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Chapter 56 The Theory of Sentiments: Keeping Some Principles 3
Don't be stingy with love

If previous popes have made the papacy strong by armor and armor, the present pope will make it stronger and more venerated by good works and infinite other virtues.

——Chapter 11 The Monarchy of the Church

We might as well look back at how Mingjun ruled his world in the history of the world.

The first emperor of Persia, Cyrus, fought north and south, and gained most of Central Asia and West Asia, even as far as Egypt.All the countries he passed through were devastated, but every time Cyrus ceased fighting, he would amnesty his subjects, appease refugees, and save those nations in West Asia who were oppressed by other nations.

Ashoka, one of the most outstanding emperors in Indian history, caused tens of thousands of corpses to be scattered across the fields when he unified the South Asian subcontinent.But after that, he ruled with Buddhist compassion, abolished taxes, eliminated hierarchies and restored Indian economy.

China's Emperor Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty conquered the Turks in the north, flattened the barbarians in the south, and settled the border seas in the east. He made the surrounding countries all vassal states of the Tang Dynasty and paid tribute every year.However, in order to make the world peaceful, he reduced and exempted taxes for more than ten years and governed the country well, which laid a solid economic foundation for the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty.

Thinking about all kinds of things in ancient times, it cannot but be said that there is a profound historical basis for the achievement of a monarch by kindness.Kindness is indeed a character that is easy to be respected by others. A high-ranking person has compassion and kindness, and will be generally trusted by his subjects.Just like these ancient wise kings, even though they had committed massacres and aggression, when they turned benevolent and cared for their subjects, they could be admired infinitely.Leaving aside the idea that the monarch loves his subjects, benevolent deeds are also generally needed in the world.If ordinary people show kindness in their actions, it will not only highlight the beauty of human nature, but also bring warmth to the world and increase the harmony between people.Many people who are very popular among the people have been doing this kind of work all their lives.

At the beginning of 2006, a shocking news appeared on the front pages of major media: "I will not leave my property to my children."

The person who said this was the 76-year-old "stock god" Mr. Buffett, who was well-known in the investment community. His personal assets at that time were more than 400 billion US dollars.All the people who heard the news were deeply moved. Could it be that he is crazy? If so much wealth is not left to his own children, who does he want to give it to?Can it still be taken to the grave?
The fog was cleared on June 2006, 6 - Buffett announced to the media again that he planned to donate 25% of his property to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to provide scholarships for poor students As well as funding medical research on family planning.

People who know Buffett are not very surprised by his approach, because they know that in his decades of investment career, Buffett's desire for wealth does not come from enjoyment.It is no exaggeration to say that sometimes Buffett even plays the role of a "savior". His multiple investments are actually trying to save those powerful companies that are in temporary development difficulties.For example, Gillette at that time was heavily indebted due to market competition and was almost wiped out by the economic tide. Without Buffett's timely support, perhaps we would never see Gillette brand products again today.

Buffett himself has said many times: "The money I make is not to buy villas or sports cars. I am just doing what I like to do in the way I am good at." A can of Cherry Coke, a juicy burger , Occasionally some steak, this is Buffett's usual work meal, he is probably the poorest billionaire in the world.Like his good friend Bill Gates, "money" may be just a symbol of wealth in his eyes, and he pays more attention to the huge impetus that wealth brings to society, such as huge investment in charity to promote social progress and civilization process.

We are not Buffett, we cannot do the same good deeds as him, nor can we be like the Buddha, who will not forget to cherish the "[-] worms" in a drop of water, let alone be as great as the Buddha who cut the meat to feed the eagle , but as long as we have a little love and use this benevolent virtue to warm the cold world, we will gradually find that people are often bathed in the spring breeze, with laughter on their lips, and the world around them will be full of harmony and harmony. Harmony and happiness will constantly fill your heart.Sometimes we go after all kinds of things we want, only to find that what we need is this sweet, warm life.We must not be stingy with our little love, it will bring us unexpected gains.

(End of this chapter)