2024/03/09 Confucius and our life

Confucius (551-479 BC) was a teacher and philosopher from China's Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC) who has had a lasting impact on Chinese culture. Today he is recognized internationally for his writings and sayings. His philosophy emphasized morality, correct social relationships, justice and sincerity. He championed strong family loyalty, respect for ancestors and elders by their children. Confucian thought has been influential through much of China’s long history, and continues to be held in high esteem.

“ Do not do to others what you do not want them to do to you. ” "己所不欲，勿施于人"

"The wise delight in water, the virtuous delight in mountains. The wise are active, the virtuous are tranquil. The wise are happy, the virtuous are long-lived." "智者喜水，贤者喜山。智者积极，贤者宁静。智者幸福，贤者长寿。"