“Things being investigated, knowledge became complete. Their knowledge being complete, their thoughts were sincere. Their thoughts being sincere, their hearts were then rectified. Their hearts being rectified, their persons were cultivated. Their persons being cultivated, their families were regulated. Their families being regulated, their States were rightly governed. Their States being rightly governed, the whole kingdom was made tranquil and happy.”
Quote by Confucius
Work
Delphi Collected Works of Confucius - Four Books and Five Classics of Confucianism (Illustrated)
The Delphi Collected Works of Confucius presents a curated selection of Confucius' seminal texts, encompassing the Four Books and Five Classics, which are foundational texts of Confucianism. The volume is enhanced with illustrations that provide visual context and aid in understanding the teachings. This illustrated edition is designed for both scholars and general readers interested in exploring the philosophical and ethical principles of Confucianism. more
Author
Confucius
Confucius, also known as Kong Qiu or Zhongni, was a great philosopher, educator, and politician during the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China. He advocated for benevolence, rule of propriety, and the doctrine of the mean, and his thoughts have had a profound impact on Chinese and world culture. more