TheAnalects by ConfuciusD. C. LauD. C. LauD. C. Lau in Paperback

 

Confucius, born in 551 BC, came from humble beginnings despite being of noble descent. He strongly believed that politics should be guided by morality, and spent a decade travelling throughout China to spread his teachings. After realizing that his ideas could not sway the feudal rulers, he returned to Lu and devoted the rest of his life to teaching his students. D.C. Lau, a renowned expert in Chinese language and literature, has compiled the Analects, a collection of Confucius's sayings, shortly after his death in 497 BC. These sayings encapsulate a philosophy and moral code that Confucius believed should guide every person's life. Upholding ideals such as wisdom, self-awareness, courage, and love for others, Confucius argued that the pursuit of virtue should be everyone's primary goal. While following the truth may not result in immediate material gain, Confucius showed that it can bring powerful and lasting spiritual rewards. This translation includes an introduction and notes