Confucius, K’ung Fu-tze
(Ch.). (550 or 551-479 B.C.) Famous sage of China. At an early age he showed a great desire for learning and in his 22nd year established a school where he taught the principles of right conduct and government. He soon became the Teacher of noble and influential people and wherever possible coached them in the proper administration of their states. One of his great interests seems to have been the concept of Community with its roots in the individual member of the community from laborer to King. He gave important lessons for the formation of individual character, and the manner in which the duties in the relations of society should be discharged. It is said in the ancient chronicles, “He strengthened the ruler and repressed the barons. A trans-forming Government went abroad. Dishonesty and dissoluteness hid their heads. Loyalty and good faith became the characteristics of the men, and chastity and docility those of the women. He was the idol of the people, and flew in songs through their mouths.” (EB)
Let us not link ourselves with the vilifiers of Plato and the persecutors of Confucius. They were oppressed by citizens who were considered the pride of the country. Thus has the world raised its hand against the great Servitors.
(BR, 175)
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