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When the Great Way prevails, the world belongs to all the people. People of virtue and competence are chosen to govern the country, and honesty and harmony is the way for people to treat each other. People not only love their parents, bring up their children, but also take care of the aged. The middle-aged are able to put their talents and abilities to best use, children are well nurtured, and old widows and widowers, unmarried old people, orphans, childless old people, and the disabled are all provided for… This is universal harmony. (The Book of Rites) 去书内
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  • 黄DAN丹 黄DAN丹

    This excerpt from The Book of Rites vividly depicts the Confucian ideal of Universal Harmony when the Great Way reigns supreme. Under this ideal society, talented and virtuous people hold governance positions, and sincerity and harmony govern interpersonal relations. People extend care beyond their own families to all the elderly and children. Every group, including the vulnerable such as widows, orphans and the disabled, receives proper support. This detailed blueprint reflects the ancient pursuit of fair, inclusive and well-ordered social welfare, which still carries inspiring value today.

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