Project Gutenberg 2005-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 110 Liu, Xiang 劉向 說苑 Shou Yuan, Volume 1-20, Complete Produced by Nicole Lai "說苑" by Xiang Liu is a collection of philosophical discourses likely written during the early Han dynasty. The text explores themes of governance, morality, and the ideal behavior of rulers and subjects in a well-ordered society. Through a compilation of dialogues and maxims, it emphasizes the importance of virtue, wisdom, and the responsibilities of leadership. The beginning of "說苑" presents various dialogues between historical figures and highlights the essential traits of good governance through philosophical reflections. For instance, through conversations involving the rulers and their advisors, the text underscores the significance of humility, the observance of moral conduct, and the selection of wise counsel. The teachings reveal insights into the interplay between leaders and their subjects, prioritizing the welfare of the populace while recognizing the perils of neglecting one’s duties. These initial discussions set the tone for a broader examination of the moral foundations necessary for effective rule and societal harmony. (This is an automatically generated summary.) zh China -- History -- Anecdotes DS Text Browsing: History - General 436387 436331 2024-10-03T13:01:48.834663 2023-10-04T03:51:42.337730 text/html text/html 436380 436324 2024-10-03T13:01:49.089649 2023-10-04T03:51:42.498780 text/html text/html 234741 2024-10-03T13:01:53.597630 application/epub+zip 238394 2024-10-03T13:01:50.734667 application/epub+zip 238394 2024-10-03T13:01:49.677640 application/epub+zip 433074 2024-10-03T13:01:55.920605 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 420837 2024-10-03T13:01:53.019647 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 403608 2022-09-04T05:34:34.792041 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 427441 427436 2024-10-03T13:01:48.561652 2023-10-04T03:51:42.160225 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 427396 2020-12-30T11:43:24 text/plain; charset=utf-8 190206 2020-12-30T11:43:24 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18313 2024-10-03T13:01:56.057589 application/rdf+xml 6724 2024-10-03T13:01:50.209639 image/jpeg 1807 2024-10-03T13:01:49.943629 image/jpeg 231347 2024-10-03T13:01:49.126644 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia zh.wikipedia