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The Analects express a philosophy, or a moral code, by which Confucius, one of the most humane thinkers of all time, believed everyone should live. Upholding the ideals of wisdom, self-knowledge, courage and love of one's fellow man, he argued that the pursuit of virtue should be every... read more

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Memorable Quotes

  • “Chi-lu asked ... 'May I ask about death?' You do not understand even life. How can you understand death?”
  • “The gentleman agrees with others without being an echo. The small man echoes without being in agreement.”

First Sentence

1. The Master said, 'Is it not a pleasure, having learned something, to try it out at due intervals?

Authors & Contributors

  1. Confucius (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. D.C. Lau (Translator)
 

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