Confucius

Confucius (), born Kong Qiu, was a Chinese philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period who is traditionally considered the paragon of Chinese sages. Much of the shared cultural heritage of the Sinosphere originates in the philosophy and teachings of Confucius. His philosophical teachings, called Confucianism, emphasized personal and governmental morality, harmonious social relationships, righteousness, kindness, sincerity, and a ruler's responsibilities to lead by virtue.

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UNESCO World Heritage Site in Shandong, China

father of Master Kong (Confucius)

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supplement to the Analects consisting of accounts supposedly carried down by the family of Confucius, allegedly collected by his descendant Kong Anguo

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followers of Confucius; according to tradition, Confucius had 3000 students, but only 72 (or sometimes 77 or 70 or 61) mastered what he taught

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