Yu’s Music and King Wen’s

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Gaozi said, “Yu’s music surpasses that of King Wen.”

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Mencius asked, “What makes you say so?”

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Gaozi replied, “Because the knob of Yu’s bell is worn down.”

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Mencius said, “How does that prove anything? The ruts in a city gate—were they made by the force of just two horses?”

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