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Chinese Philosopher, Politician Of The Spring And Autumn Period, Traditionally Considered The Paragon Of Chinese Sages
: A Chinese philosopher and politician of the Spring and Autumn period who is traditionally considered the paragon of Chinese sages. Confucius's teachings and philosophy underpin East Asian culture and society, remaining influential across China and East Asia to this day. (From: Wikipedia.org.)
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“Confucius was wishing to go and live among the nine wild tribes of the east. Someone said, 'They are rude. How can you do such a thing?' Confucius said, 'If a superior man dwelt among them, what rudeness would there be?'”
Source: "Analects of Confucius," by Confucius, circa 470 BC, with a translation, critical and exegetical notes, prolegomena, and copious indexes by James Legge. Book 9, Chapter 13.
"Analects of Confucius," by Confucius, circa 470 BC, with a translation, critical and exegetical notes, prolegomena, and copious indexes by James Legge.
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