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 oneself; a 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 comforts; be 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 [take; enjoy] them