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Confucius
Confucius (551–479 BCE) was a Chinese philosopher, teacher, and political figure whose ideas profoundly shaped Chinese culture and ethics. He is best known for his teachings on morality, proper social relationships, and governance, which are compiled in "The Analects." Confucius emphasized virtues such as filial piety, righteousness, and benevolence, advocating for a harmonious society where individuals act according to their roles and duties. His ideas laid the foundation for Confucianism, a philosophy that influenced East Asian societies for centuries.
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THE ANALECTS BOOK I On LearningвÐâMiscellaneous Sayings:вÐâ "To learn," said the Master, "and then to practise opportunely what one has learntвÐâdoes not this bring with it a sense of satisfaction? "To have associates in study coming to one from distant partsвÐâdoes not this also mean pleasure in store? "And are not those who, while not...
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INTRODUCTION Confucius was born in the year 550 b.c., in the land of Lu, in a small village, situated in the western part of the modern province of Shantung. His name was K'ung Ch'iu, and his style (corresponding to our Christian name) was Chung-ni. His countrymen speak of him as K'ung Fu-tzu, the Master, or philosopher K'ung. This expression was altered into Confucius by the Jesuit...
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