Rites, Leadership, and Serving Society
Confucius believes that while one must use the study of the rites to inform their position in public office, if one lacks the ability to apply the study of antiquity, they are unfit to hold office. He believes that leaders should be generous with their followers, not overwork them or tax them unfairly. He believes that understanding the rites is critical to one's ability to participate meaningfully in society.
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