Confucius Believed That Rituals, When Properly Performed, Would

question 71

Multiple Choice

Confucius believed that rituals, when properly performed, would

• A) Cover up our true feelings.
• B) Allow our true feelings to shine through.
• C) Increase our ability to coerce someone.
• D) Decrease a person's authority.

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