Ouyang Xiu: “On the Partisanship of Friends” Year: 1044

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Ouyang Xiu: “On the Partisanship of Friends”
YEAR: 1044
Ouyang Xiu: “On the Partisanship of Friends”
Abstract

Your subject has heard that the partisanship of friends is traceable to ancient times but it is expected of the ruler to distinguish between gentlemen and unworthy men. The friendship between gentleman and gentleman is based on the Way, and that among unworthy men, on profit. This is a matter of course.

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