The Master said, A true teacher is one who, keeping the past alive, is also able to understand the present.(Analects 2.11)

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Confucius was Chinese philosopher (c. 551 – c. 479 bce). Confucius, born Kong Qiu (ε­”δΈ˜), was a Chinese philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period who is traditionally considered the paragon of Chinese sages. Much of the shared cultural heritage of the Sinosphere originates in the philosophy and teachings of Confucius. Read more on Wikipedia →

Themes

  • History — Lessons from the past and the arc of human civilisation
  • Wisdom — Timeless insights drawn from experience and reflection

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