Yen Yüan asked how the government of a country should be administered.
The Master said, “Follow the seasons of Hsiâ.
“Ride in the state carriage of Yin.
“Wear the ceremonial cap of Châu.
“Let the music be the Shâo with its pantomimes. Banish the songs of Chǎng, and keep far from specious talkers. The songs of Chǎng are licentious; specious talkers are dangerous.”