The Analects of Confucius

The Analects is a collection of sayings from Confucius, compiled by his disciples shortly after his death in 497 BC. This work articulates Confucius’s philosophy, emphasizing a moral code centered on wisdom, self-knowledge, courage, and love for others. He asserts that the pursuit of virtue should be everyone's foremost goal, offering profound spiritual rewards despite the absence of immediate material benefits.