The Analects

Some famous sentences
• If you want to learn about more sentences , please read the book we got at the beginning of this term,which names The Analects:A Modern Translation
Some famous sentences
• Zeng Zi says,"Those who devote themselves to their studies must have stamina and perseverance,because they have great responsibilities and a long journey. They consider practising benevolence as their duty. Is that not a great responsibility? They have to go on until they draw their last breath. Is that not a long journey?" • 曾子曰：“是不可以不弘毅，任重而道远。仁以为己任， 不亦重乎？死而后已，不亦远乎？”
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Chapters
• The traditional titles given to each chapter are mostly an initial two or three incipits. • EXAMPLE 学而：studying 里仁：Living in brotherliness ...
Some famous sentences
• The Master says , " Zi-lu , if you have knowledge about something , say you do ; and if you do not , say you do not . that way , you are truly a well informed person . " • 子曰：“由，诲女知之乎！知之为知之，不知为不知，是 知也。”
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The Analects
the collection of sayings and ideas from Confucius and his students
Confucius
• Confucius (551–479 BCE) was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn Period of Chinese history. The philosophy of Confucius emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity.
the Analects of Confucius
• It traditionally believed to have been written by Confucius' followers. • It is believed to have been written during the Warring States period (475 BC - 221 BC), and it achieved its final form during the mid-Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). • The Analects has been one of the most widely read and studied books in China for the last 2,000 years, and continues to have a substantial influence on Chinese and East Asian thought and values today.