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Philosopher · Teacher
Confucius.
“When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them.”
Confucius (c. 551–479 BC), born Kong Qiu, was a Chinese philosopher and teacher. His sayings, collected by his followers in the Analects, shaped ideas about learning, kindness and good conduct across East Asia.
- Based in
- Qufu, China
- Lived
- c. 551 – 479 BC
- Born in
- Lu state (near today’s Qufu, China)
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