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BOOK XVI. HSIO KI
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RECORD ON THE SUBJECT OF EDUCATION!
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1. When a ruler is concerned that his measures should be in accordance with law, and seeks for the (assistance of the) good and upright, this is sufficient to secure him a considerable reputation, but not to move the multitudes.
When he cultivates the society of the worthy, and tries to embody the views of those who are remote (from the court), this is sufficient to move the multitudes, but not to transform the people.
If he wish to transform the people and to perfect their manners and customs, must he not start from
the lessons of the school? ! 2. The jade uncut will not form a vessel for use; and if men do not learn, they do not know the way (in which they should go). On this account the ancient kings, when establishing states and governing the people, made instruction and schools a primary object;-as it is said in the Charge to Yüeh, “The thoughts from first to last should be fixed on learning ?
3. However fine the viands be, if one do not eat, he does not know their taste; however perfect the course may be, if one do not learn it, he does not know its goodness. Therefore when he learns, one
* See the introductory notice, vol. xxvii, page 32.
Vol. iii, page 117.
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