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("Confucius - Mini Biography")

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Confucius was an influential Chinese philosopher, teacher and political figure known for his popular aphorisms and for his models of social interaction. He was born in Qufu, Zhou Dynasty, China in 551 BCE and died in 479 BCE.

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Confucius was an influential Chinese philosopher, teacher and political figure known for his popular aphorisms and for his models of social interaction. He was born in Qufu, Zhou Dynasty, China in 551 BCE and died in 479 BCE.

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(“Confucius 101: A Key to Understanding the Chinese Mind.”)

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("Confucius - Educator")

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As Confucius began to educate himself, he proclaimed that people of all classes should have access to quality education to better their lives.

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"You cannot open a book without learning something." - Confucius

This quote means that whatever you do, whether it's in school or someone teaching you how to do something, you will learn something regardless if you think you are or not
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Confucius believed that if rulers followed virtuous behaviors, then the subjects would follow along. He figured this would work much better than the law and punishment system.
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("The Morals of Confucius-- Reading Revolutions")

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Virtues is striving to achieve higher moral standards
1. The virtue of benevolence, charity, and humanity- Ren
2. The virtue of honesty and uprightness- Yi
3. The virtue of knowledge- Zhi
4.  The virtue of  faithfulness and integrity- Xin
5. The virtue of correct behavior, good manners, politeness, ceremony, worship- Li
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"To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness." -Confucius
This quote can be interpreted as that to have a good life you have to stick to the values a good person would.
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1.  Parent and child (Filial piety)
2. Ruler and minister (Loyalty and Filial piety)
3. Husband and wife (Harmony)
4. Elder and younger siblings (Affection)
5. Friend and friend (Trust/honesty)
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"It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them."  - Confucius
This quote could be interpreted as how friends should always be trusted regardless of what you think happened
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Confucius believed that family and ancestor worship were the backbone of his whole concept. This is where the idea of "Filial Piety" comes in, or the obidience of a child
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"A youth, when at home, should be filial and, abroad, respectful to his elders. He should be earnest and truthful. He should overflow in love to all and cultivate the friendship of the good. When he has time and opportunity, after the performance of these things, he should employ them in polite studies." - Confucius
This quote says how elders should always be respected and younger people should do the respecting, because older people are wiser
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Shea, Marilyn. Morals of Confucius -- Reading Revolutions, hua.umf.maine.edu/Reading_Revolutions/Confucius.html.

Newsela | Sign In, newsela.com/read/bio-philosophers-confucius/id/20674.

Dbschlosser, www.dbschlosser.com/five-virtues-of-confucius/.

“UNIT 13: Family and Household.” Annenberg Learner, www.learner.org/courses/worldhistory/unit_video_13-1.html.

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