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Ideas for 'Mencius', 'Remarks on the forces of inorganic Nature' and 'Troubles with Functionalism'

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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 2. Leaders / b. Monarchy

8240	A true king shares his pleasure with the people [Mengzi (Mencius)]
	Full Idea: If you shared your enjoyment of music or of hunting with the people, you would be a true King.
	From: Mengzi (Mencius) (The Mengzi (Mencius) [c.332 BCE], 1.B.1)
	A reaction: I suspect that this is a great truth for dictators and traditional monarchs. One pictures the successful ones attending public entertainments, and allowing the public to see their own. Tyrants keep entertainment private. Nero is a counterexample!