The Record of Rites, sook IX

The Commonwealtth State---

Confucius Said:

*When the perfect order prevails, the world is like a home shared by an.

*Virtuous and worthy men are elected to public office, and capable men hold posts of gainful employment in society;

*peace and trust among all men are the maxims of living.

*All men love and respect their own parents and children, as well as the parents and children of others. 

*There is caring for the old; there are Jobs for the adults; there are nourishment and education for the children. 

*There is a means of support for the widows, and the widowers; for all who find themselves alone in the world; and for the disabled. 

*Every man and woman has an appropriate role to play in the family and society. 

*A sense of sharing displaces the effects of selfishness and matenalism. 

*A devotion to public duty leaves no room for idleness, intrigues and conniving for ill gain are unknown. 

*Villains such as thieves and robbers do not exist. The door to every home need never be lacked and bolted by day or night, 

*These are the characteristics of an ideal world, the commonwealth state.

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