“How great is the path proper to the Sage! Like overflowing water, it sends forth and nourishes all things, and rises up to the height of heaven. All-complete is its greatness! It embraces the three hundred rules of ceremony, and the three thousand rules of demeanor. It waits for the proper man, and then it is trodden. Hence it is said, 'Only by perfect virtue can the perfect path, in all its courses, be made a fact.'”
The Chinese Classics is a compilation of ancient Chinese writings that have significantly influenced Chinese culture and thought. It includes works from the Confucian, Taoist, and Legalist schools of philosophy, as well as historical texts and literary works. The collection spans several centuries and offers insights into the social, political, and intellectual history of ancient China. more
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
“Among the appliances to transform the people, sound and appearances are but trivial influences.”