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What Confucius is saying about the way a ruler should govern and about family relationships, is the following.
Confucious said the government of the nation would be effective if the first to exemplify good behavior and conduct is the prince itself. In this case, the government of the nation does not need to issue orders because the prince is setting an example. However, if the prince is the first to disobey, show questionable behavior and lack of respect, then he would need to issue orders but the people are not going to obey those orders.
Confucious also referred to the prosperity of the nation. He said that to have a good economy, the ruler must conduct business taking into consideration the love of men, of the people. There is no need to be abusive. Businesses had to be conducted with respect to the workers.
Another important point regarding family was that Confusious recommended the utmost respect for parents, always showing reverence to the parents' points of view and advice.
