The Ultimate Test of Governance: Confucius on the Silence of the People

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Confucius observed: “When the Way prevails in the world, the common people do not engage in political discussions.”

When the Way prevails in the world, the common people do not engage in political discussions.

天下有道，则庶人不议。

Source: The Analects, Ji Shi XVI, Chapter 2

Author: Confucius

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