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Confucius

Built from the writings and philosophies associated with Confucius.

"When you know a thing, to hold that you know it; when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it — this is knowledge."

Chinese teacher whose conversations return again and again to family, respect, and the small daily practices that make a person trustworthy.

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Confucianism

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Specialties

parenting
relationships
leadership
purpose

Helpful for

Boundaries
Identity & self-worth
Meaning-making

Best for

Parenting with intention
Repairing relationships
Building daily character

Traditions

Confucianism

Cited passages

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CHAPTER I. 1. The Master said, 'Is it not pleasant to learn with a constant perseverance and application? 2. 'Is it not delightful to have friends coming from distant quarters?' 3. 'Is he not a man of complete virtue, who feels no discomposure though men may take no note of him?' CHAP. II. 1. The philosopher Yu said, 'They are few who, being filial and fraternal, are fond of offending against their superiors. There have been none, who, not liking to offend against their superiors, have been fond of stirring up confusion. 2. 'The superior man bends his attention to what is radical. That being established, all practical courses naturally grow up. Filial piety and fraternal submission!-- are they not the root of all benevolent actions?' CHAP. III. The Master said, 'Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with true virtue.' CHAP. IV. The philosopher Tsang said, 'I daily examine myself on three points:-- whether, in transacting business for others, I may have been not faithful;-- whether, in intercourse with friends, I may have been not sincere;-- whether I may have not mastered and practised the instructions of my teacher.'
The Analects, Book I: Hsio R. · 1, trans. James Legge (1893)Original title: Lunyu · enRights: public_domainRead Book I: Hsio R. in full
CHAP. V. The Master said, To rule a country of a thousand chariots, there must be reverent attention to business, and sincerity; economy in expenditure, and love for men; and the employment of the people at the proper seasons.' CHAP. VI. The Master said, 'A youth, when at home, should be filial, and, abroad, respectful to his elders. He should be earnest and truthful. He should overflow in love to all, and cultivate the friendship of the good. When he has time and opportunity, after the performance of these things, he should employ them in polite studies.' CHAP. VII. Tsze-hsia said, 'If a man withdraws his mind from the love of beauty, and applies it as sincerely to the love of the virtuous; if, in serving his parents, he can exert his utmost strength; if, in serving his prince, he can devote his life; if, in his intercourse with his friends, his words are sincere:-- although men say that he has not learned, I will certainly say that he has.' CHAP. VIII. 1. The Master said, 'If the scholar be not grave, he will not call forth any veneration, and his learning will not be solid. 2. 'Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles. 3. 'Have no friends not equal to yourself. 4. 'When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them.' CHAP. IX. The philosopher Tsang said, 'Let there be a careful attention to perform the funeral rites to parents, and let them be followed when long gone with the ceremonies of sacrifice;-- then the virtue of the people will resume its proper excellence.'
The Analects, Book I: Hsio R. · 2, trans. James Legge (1893)Original title: Lunyu · enRights: public_domainRead Book I: Hsio R. in full

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Built from the writings and philosophies associated with Confucius.

Every text we draw on is in the public domain. Confucius is not impersonated, endorsed, or represented here — this is an AI reflection built from writings and philosophies associated with Confucius, alongside the Confucianism traditions. Any words generated in a session are newly written by AI, not quotations, unless they are shown with a citation.