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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 #3 on Political Struggle Quotes >> Democracy and The People
“When good order prevailed in his country, Ning Wu acted the part of a wise man. When his country was in disorder, he acted the part of a stupid man. Others may equal his wisdom, but they cannot equal his stupidity.”
Source: "Analects of Confucius," by Confucius, circa 470 BC, with a translation, critical and exegetical notes, prolegomena, and copious indexes by James Legge. Book 5, Chapter 20.
"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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