14 Foundations and Basics of the Analects and Quotations from the Analects
What is the Analects? The Analects is a book containing sayings and deeds by Confucius, a thinker of the Chinese Spring and Autumn period, and his disciples, and is considered the scripture of Confucianism initiated by Confucius. It is the most read book in Chinese history and is also known as one of the “Four Books” (Analects, University, moderation and Mencius) in the Zhu Zi school founded in the Southern Song dynasty. There are many hints for deciphering life’s doubts and worries, as well as many proverbs derived from the Analects that are still handed down today, and we will introduce the basics and a collection of quotations from the Analects in this issue. What was Confucius like? Confucius was born in Lu around 550 BC and died in 479 BC. He was an ancient Chinese thinker, philosopher, and founder […]