先天下之忧而忧,后天下之乐而乐 meaning in English
be the first to show concern and the last to enjoy oneselfA leader should plan and worry ahead of the people,and enjoy the fruits after the people.being the first to bear hardships,and the last to enjoy comfortsBe the first man to suffer,if suffering there must be,but if benefits are to be gained and distributed,be the last man to claim them.
Examples
- Likewise , eastern societies generally treasure the wellbeing of the family and , by extension , that of the nation and the state
东方社会传统上除了家庭观念外,也非常重视国家民族的利益,所谓“先天下之忧而忧,后天下之乐而乐” ,这种思想是应该肯定的。