Confucius Quotes

If one should desire to know whether a kingdom is well governed, if its morals are good or bad, the quality of its music will furnish the answer.

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• If one should desire to know whether a kingdom is well governed, if its morals are good or bad, the quality of its music will furnish the answer.

  

  Confucius
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  • Answer
  • Kingdom