What can a man do with music who is not benevolent?

Confucius
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The ability to play music is an amazing gift that should be used to share joy with others. Music can help people express their feelings through song and help bring people together. But, it is not possible to play without kindness. Without kindness, the instrument becomes something cruel, like a weapon used to damage or even kill other people’s emotions. Instead of music, it becomes something that destroys other people’s emotions and takes away the joys of life.

Source: The Analects

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