The superior person tries to promote music as a means to the perfectio…

Confucius
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The superior person tries to promote music as a means to the perfection of human culture. When such music prevails, and people's minds are led towards the right ideals and aspirations, we may see the appearance of a great nation. ✨ Confucius, Qian Sima (1938). The wisdom of Confucius, Modern Library
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