【正确答案】 1、正确答案：The approach to be profoundly skilled in governing the country is to manifest virtues and benevolence, to be close to the common people as well as to respect public opinions and to strive for perfection as the ultimate objective … In ancient times, those who intended to manage state affairs skillfully should take the responsibility to govern the country. Wishing to govern the country, they should first put the family in order. Wishing to put the family in order, they should first cultivate themselves spiritually. Wishing to cultivate themselves, they should first set the heart right. Wishing to set the heart right, they should first be sincere in their thoughts. Wishing to be sincere in their thoughts, they should first extend to the utmost of their knowledge: knowledge extension lies in the moral law that governs behavior.