confucius
As Confucius' philosophy still remains in the heart of many Chinese people. His images of the greatest professional teacher of all time, the greatest philosopher in Chinese history and his influence toward the future and the past 2000 years of Chinese civilization has made his thought the essence of the Chinese culture. He always said the importance of teaching could change the future of the civilization. And he also encouraged his students to explore the various things to learn, but be very selective and careful. The purpose of Confucius' teaching was practical and designed to help each person improve his character and conduct, and perhaps become prepared for an official position in the court. According to one passage in the Analects, Confucius taught four things: culture, conduct, loyalty, and truthfulness.1 Culture consisted of literature and music. Confucius suggested the value of each: "Let a man be stimulated by poetry, established in character by the rules of propriety, and perfected by music."2 These pursuits were means by which one may achieve the higher ideal of following the Way. "The gentleman extensively studies literature and restrains himself with the rules of propriety. Thus he will not violate the Way."
Confucius said, "You are there to rule, not to kill. As the Chinese people and the world stepping into the next millennium, Confucius will be in the minds of many people, as they think of the greatest teacher in Chinese history. "33 Confucius gives his students an elaborate catalogue of the concerns of a gentleman as guidelines for their behaviour. "31 This is an indication of the tremendous influence Confucius must have had. 14These was someone misunderstand how to put the Way into practice. "He who learns but does not think is lost; he who thinks but does not learn is in danger. 13 Confucius believed that official's political action should follow the Way. And when a wind blows over the grass, then it bends. Confucius explains the proper behaviour of each.
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