The Hierarchy of Reform: Confucius on the Stages of Political Progress

Confucius said: With one reform, Qi could reach the level of Lu; with one reform, Lu could reach the Way.

Qi, by one change, would come to the State of Lu. Lu, by one change, would come to a State where true principles predominated.

齐一变,至于鲁;鲁一变,至于道。

Source: The Analects, Yong Ye VI, Chapter 24

Author: Confucius

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