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Understanding Confucius' thoughts and Chinese wisdom in quotes from 'The Analects of Confucius'

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The Analects of Confucius, a classic of traditional Chinese culture, is a collection of ideas and sayings from the Chinese philosopher Confucius. It has been translated into more than 30 foreign languages. September 28 is the 2,575th anniversary of Confucius' birth.

Take a look at some Confucian quotes translated by renowned British sinologist James Legge from his 1861 edition of The Chinese Classics Volume 1 to learn about Chinese philosophical thought. What's your favorite quote? Leave a comment below!

Understanding Confucius' thoughts and Chinese wisdom in quotes from 'The Analects of Confucius'
Understanding Confucius' thoughts and Chinese wisdom in quotes from 'The Analects of Confucius'
Understanding Confucius' thoughts and Chinese wisdom in quotes from 'The Analects of Confucius'
Understanding Confucius' thoughts and Chinese wisdom in quotes from 'The Analects of Confucius'
Understanding Confucius' thoughts and Chinese wisdom in quotes from 'The Analects of Confucius'
Understanding Confucius' thoughts and Chinese wisdom in quotes from 'The Analects of Confucius'
Understanding Confucius' thoughts and Chinese wisdom in quotes from 'The Analects of Confucius'
Understanding Confucius' thoughts and Chinese wisdom in quotes from 'The Analects of Confucius'
Understanding Confucius' thoughts and Chinese wisdom in quotes from 'The Analects of Confucius'
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