If one should desire to know whether a kingdom is well governed, if its morals are good or bad, the quality of its music will furnish the answer. (Confucius)

If one should desire to know whether a kingdom is well governed, if its morals are good or bad, the quality of its music will furnish the answer.

Confucius

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