Confucius

             When Confucius first wrote his teachings they were little respected and less practiced by men of his day. As time went on, Confucianism finally became the official creed of the nation and the Classics became the sole study of scholars and statesmen. Confucianism quickly became prevalent in several countries. Confucius believed that the true ruler was not formed because of his birth or social position, but by the power of ones vision. He did not believe that just because you were born into a ruling family that you too should rule. Confucius gave more into young men because he felt that one's vision was more important than one's birth. Some of Confucius's best work can be seen in the Analects. The Analects are a great display of Confucianism.
             Throughout all of the Analects, Confucius talks about what it will take to be a gentleman. His teachings were an example of how to be a gentleman, the true ruler. Confucius was very easy in his manner and cheerful in his expression during leisure hours (VII:4). Not only was Confucius a easy going man, but he also had a great love for learning. He talks a great deal about how much he enjoyed learning. Confucius said: "When talking in a party of three, I always have teachers. I can select the good qualities of the one for imitation, and the bad ones of the other and correct them in myself" (VII:21). Confucius felt it was very important for young men to learn. Learning was an ingredient in the makeup of a gentleman and can be seen throughout the Analects. Not only did Confucius feel learning was important, but he also wanted one to teach.
             Even though Confucianism took awhile to catch on, it eventually became the ruling of China. Confucianism laid out how one was suppose to live their life. Because of his teaching, Confucius was given the tile "Supreme Sage and Foremost Teacher." His tomb became a kind of Mecca for all educated Chinese. ...

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