先天下之忧而忧， 后天下之乐而乐

先天下之忧而忧， 后天下之乐而乐 [xiān tiān xià zhī yōu ér yōu hòu tiān xià zhī lè ér lè]

1. ■ 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.