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Picture of Confucius. A portrait of Confucius, by Tang Dynasty artist Wu Daozi (680–740).

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Confucius, literally 'Master Kong', (traditionally September 28, 551 BCE - 479 BCE) was a Chinese thinker and social philosopher, whose teachings and philosophy have deeply influenced Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Vietnamese thought and life.

❝Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.❞ [+]

❝When a country is well governed, poverty and a mean condition are things to be ashamed of. When a country is ill governed, riches and honour are things to be ashamed of.❞ [+]

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