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Mohism -> Mozi -> Book 1 -> Indulgence in Excess -> 9

聖人Now, in these five things the sages are temperate and economical while the wicked men are indulgent and excessive.
Temperance and economy bring prosperity
while indulgence and excess lead to destruction.
One must not indulge in excess in these five things.
When husband and wife do not indulge in excess, Heaven and earth will be harmonious;
1when wind and rain are not in excess, the five grains will ripen;
and when excessive clothing is not indulged in, the body will be comfortable.

1. 孰 : Originally read: "熟". Corrected by 孫詒讓《墨子閒詁》


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