, states that the government should not govern the people by regulation, but keep order with the use of moral force and then people will keep self respect (p.85). Confucius said that the ruler cannot stray from business, he must keep his promises, be economical in expenditure, and show warmth and sentiment to his subjects, treating them like a father would treat his son (Bulliet, 1997, p181).
             Politically, Confucius's own ambitions were unrealized. Although he viewed civil service as a proper goal of a gentleman, he only held minor offices and is primarily remembered as the greatest moral teacher of East Asia ( 'Confucius', 1984, p.40). Confucius's goals of morality were focused on an individual level of self-control. There are teachings in the Analects that emphasized the rewards of government achieving the goal of morality (Bulliet, 1997, p181).
             Confucius, the teacher, had humanistic goals. He sought to help others live and improve the quality of society by bringing about social change and resolving problems. The word gentleman became a reference to moral character; this brought about a new
             class, one of educated gentry. Although Confucius's philosophy was grounded in religion of pure and simple nature, his mission to resolve problems was not. He emphasized human relationships and active human involvement in solving problems. The moral character of Confucius is evident in his central teachings on the virtue of jen, meaning goodness, benevolence, humanity and human-heartedness ( 'Confucius&ap
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