Traditional culture in Japan
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…