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The Way of the Former Kings fixes and lays down what men must necessarily do and what they should not do. This is called yi.
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The quote presents “The Way of the Former Kings” as a standard for human conduct. It sets out what people must do and what they should avoid. The passage calls this guiding standard “yi,” linking the concept to proper or required action.
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