Confucius's dictum advised that when the Emperor was evil, people should become recluses - people, like hermits, who live alone and avoid contact with others.
There is an admitted bumper-sticker quality to dictum like that, but compared with the familiar age-related wisdom-take it slow, watch your diet, stay cheerful-it's bracing.
Confucius's dictum advised that when the Emperor was evil, people should become recluses – people, like hermits, who live alone and avoid contact with others.
As with many of Mr Trump's dictums, the legality of the president's latest orders is questionable, though they undoubtedly create uncertainty for the companies involved.