Li Ssû, Gems of Chinese Literature — On the Employment of Foreigners (1922)
“ The present scheme for proscribing strangers is in every way a fatal step. Have we not innumerable examples in the past of the employment of foreigners, to the greater glory of the State and to the infinite advantage of the people? ”
Li Ssû, Gems of Chinese Literature — On the Employment of Foreigners (1922)
“ Surely this is to measure men by a lower standard than music and gems! No method this for stretching the rod of empire over all within the boundary of the sea.As broad acres yield large crops, so for a nation to be great there should be a great population; and for soldiers to be daring their generals should be brave. ”
Li Ssû, Gems of Chinese Literature — On the Employment of Foreigners (1922)
“ But if nothing is to be used in future save local produce, then will rich pearls shine no more at Court, then will the elephant and the rhinoceros contribute their ivory no more, nor the ladies of Chao throng the Imperial hareem, nor sleek palfreys stand in the Imperial stables, nor gold, nor pewter-ware, nor brilliant hues glow within the Imperial walls. ”
