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100	1		_aLiu, Xiang
245	1	0	_a說苑, Volume 9-12
246	1		_aShou Yuan, Volume 9-12
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shuo_Yuan
500			_aRelease date is 2005-01-01
508			_aProduced by Nicole Lai
520			_a"說苑, Volume 9-12" by Xiang Liu is a collection of philosophical texts and discourses that likely dates back to the early imperial period in China. This work focuses on the moral and ethical responsibilities of rulers and their advisors, emphasizing the significance of loyalty and the dangers of tyranny, while also exploring various anecdotal examples demonstrating the consequences of flawed leadership and the art of effective counsel. The opening of the text introduces various historical figures and their attempts to counsel their rulers, highlighting the complex dynamics between authority and loyalty. Through anecdotes, it illustrates differing perspectives on muzzling dissent versus hearing truthful, albeit uncomfortable, advice. Stories include a ruler's neglect of his kingdom's needs while indulging in personal pleasures and the fatal consequences of disregarding loyal advisors' warnings. The narrative outlines a foundational belief that wise governance relies on the ability to listen to and act upon sound counsel, thereby setting the stage for deeper philosophical discussions throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aChina -- History -- Anecdotes
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7329
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