Confucius' life was marked by ups and downs. He endured poverty and was looked down upon by aristocratic youths, yet he also held high office and was honored as a guest of honor by kings. Though revered by later generations as the "Supreme Sage and First Teacher," he too had idols he admired. He cherished teaching beneath apricot trees, practiced ritual and music, and enjoyed archery... This volume compiles 26 representative discourses by Confucius, encompassing his thoughts at different stages of life and his perspectives on various matters, skillfully weaving his life story through these writings.
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