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The happiness of the household depends on a good householder, the happiness of soldiers depends on a good commander, and the happiness of a sailing ship depends on a good helmsman.
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This compares three kinds of happiness with the person responsible for guiding each group or vessel. A household needs a good householder, soldiers need a good commander, and a ship needs a good helmsman. The shared point is that capable leadership strongly affects the well-being and safety of those depending on it.
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