From the Analects:
The Master said:
He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn toward it.
If the people be led by laws, and uniformity sought to be given them by punishments, they will try to avoid the punishment, but have no sense of shame.
If they be led by virtue, and uniformity sought to be given them by the rules of propriety, they will have the sense of shame and moreover will become good.
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