Project Gutenberg 2005-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 237 Liu, Xiang 劉向 說苑 Shou Yuan, Volume 1-20, Complete Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shuo_Yuan 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 Category: Philosophy & Ethics 436559 2025-07-03T10:53:54.455434 text/html 436380 2025-01-10T23:23:25.529519 text/html 242823 2025-07-03T10:53:58.526440 application/epub+zip 246398 2025-07-03T10:53:55.971438 application/epub+zip 246399 2025-07-03T10:53:55.001435 application/epub+zip 439342 2025-07-03T10:54:00.611398 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 427053 2025-07-03T10:53:57.983441 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 403608 2022-09-04T05:34:34.792041 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 427441 2025-07-03T10:53:54.208475 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 427396 2020-12-30T11:43:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16782 2025-07-03T10:54:00.731374 application/rdf+xml 6992 2025-07-03T10:53:55.482454 image/jpeg 1873 2025-07-03T10:53:55.242406 image/jpeg 190206 2020-12-30T11:43:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 239649 2025-07-03T10:53:54.489475 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia zh.wikipedia