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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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Quote #2 on Political Struggle Quotes >> Oppression and The State
“To put the people to death without having instructed them;-- this is called cruelty. To require from them, suddenly, the full tale of work, without having given them warning;-- this is called oppression.”
Source: "Analects of Confucius," by Confucius, circa 470 BC, with a translation, critical and exegetical notes, prolegomena, and copious indexes by James Legge. Book 20, Chapter 2.
"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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