Tao Te Ching
Analects
By Confucius
The Analects of Confucius, 論語 lúnyǔ; literally "Edited Conversations" (475–221 BCE)
A collection of sayings and ideas attributed mainly to Confucius and compiled and written by his followers, the Analects became one of the most widely studied books in all of Chinese history. Originally considered just a commentary of little importance, its status grew over the centuries until it was considered a central Confucian text and Zhu Xi incorporated it into the "Four Books,” the heart teachings of neo-Confucianism and the Chinese educational system for more than 700 years.
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Quotes from Analects
“A sovereign is to be called a sovereign only when he comports himself as a 'true' sovereign should.”
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“He who learns but does not think is lost. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.”
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“He who requires much from himself and little from others, will keep himself from becoming the object of resentment.”
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“In vain have I looked for one whose desire to build up his moral power was as strong as his sexual desire.”
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“One who is by nature daring and is suffering from poverty will not long be lawful.”
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“Surely it is the maxim of loving-kindness: Do not unto other that you would not have them do unto you.”
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“The superior man thinks of virtue; the small man thinks of comfort.”
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“Wisdom means when you know something, recognizing that you know it; when you do not know, recognizing that you don't know.”
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“China's most revered teacher of doctrines emphasizing the harmony of human relations. His teachings, along with those of certain disciples... until recently formed the basis of moral education in China.”
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