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BOOK XVI. HSIO K? OR RECORD ON THE SUBJECT OF EDUCATION[1]. From Book of Rites by James Legge [1885] 1. When a ruler is concerned that his measures should be in accordance with law, and seeks for the (assistance of the) good and upright, this is sufficient to secure him a considerable reputation, but not to move the multitudes. When he cultivates the society of the worthy, and tries to embody the views of those who are remote (from the court), this is sufficient to move the multitudes, but not to transform the people. If he wishes to transform the people and to perfect their manners and cus