The whole sentence means that the people submit to him, just like water flowing downwards. Who can resist this solemnity? Metaphor this monarch is very wise, is the will of the people, will certainly win the world.
Extended data:
This sentence comes from the sixth chapter of Mencius Liang Wang Hui, and the full text is as follows:
When Mencius saw King Liang Xiang, he said, "I am not like a gentleman, so I have nothing to fear." Suddenly he asked, "Is this world evil?" I said to him, "I reserved one."
"Who can do it?" Right: "Those who are not addicted to killing can kill."
"Who can match?" Yes, he said, "There is nothing in the world but peace. Is it Miao? If there is drought in July and August, the seedlings will die. When the sky looks like a cloud and it rains repeatedly, the seedlings will thrive. If so, who can resist? There are no people who are not addicted to murderers now. If there are people who are not addicted to murderers, people all over the world will look forward to it. If so, the people will return to it and the water will come down. Who can resist? "
This article mainly talks about the methods of controlling the people. Only a benevolent gentleman will be popular, such as abundant water, irresistible.
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