Analects
"The Analects" by Confucius is more than a book-it's a gateway to timeless wisdom. Imagine a mosaic of conversations, meditations, and insights that span centuries, capturing the essence of human morality, leadership, and personal growth. Each passage feels like a puzzle piece, challenging you to reflect, interpret, and unlock deeper truths about yourself and the world. At its heart lies the pursuit of harmony-between individuals, communities, and the cosmos itself. Through Confucius' dialogues with his disciples, you are invited into an ancient yet surprisingly modern classroom where questions of virtue, justice, and respect take center stage. Yet, "The Analects" is not an instruction manual but a philosophical dance, where answers are not handed out but discovered. Each chapter tempts you to pause, ponder, and reshape your understanding of life's complexities. It's a text that breathes, waiting for your own experience to illuminate its teachings. Whether you seek guidance as a leader, crave insight into human relationships, or simply love the enigmatic beauty of Eastern philosophy, "The Analects" offers a treasure trove of ideas that resonate across cultures and eras. Are you ready to join this timeless dialogue and let Confucius become your guide to a more thoughtful life?
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Analects
"The Analects" by Confucius is more than a book-it's a gateway to timeless wisdom. Imagine a mosaic of conversations, meditations, and insights that span centuries, capturing the essence of human morality, leadership, and personal growth. Each passage feels like a puzzle piece, challenging you to reflect, interpret, and unlock deeper truths about yourself and the world. At its heart lies the pursuit of harmony-between individuals, communities, and the cosmos itself. Through Confucius' dialogues with his disciples, you are invited into an ancient yet surprisingly modern classroom where questions of virtue, justice, and respect take center stage. Yet, "The Analects" is not an instruction manual but a philosophical dance, where answers are not handed out but discovered. Each chapter tempts you to pause, ponder, and reshape your understanding of life's complexities. It's a text that breathes, waiting for your own experience to illuminate its teachings. Whether you seek guidance as a leader, crave insight into human relationships, or simply love the enigmatic beauty of Eastern philosophy, "The Analects" offers a treasure trove of ideas that resonate across cultures and eras. Are you ready to join this timeless dialogue and let Confucius become your guide to a more thoughtful life?
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Analects

Analects

by Confucius

Narrated by Peter Coates

Unabridged — 3 hours, 10 minutes

Analects

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"The Analects" by Confucius is more than a book-it's a gateway to timeless wisdom. Imagine a mosaic of conversations, meditations, and insights that span centuries, capturing the essence of human morality, leadership, and personal growth. Each passage feels like a puzzle piece, challenging you to reflect, interpret, and unlock deeper truths about yourself and the world. At its heart lies the pursuit of harmony-between individuals, communities, and the cosmos itself. Through Confucius' dialogues with his disciples, you are invited into an ancient yet surprisingly modern classroom where questions of virtue, justice, and respect take center stage. Yet, "The Analects" is not an instruction manual but a philosophical dance, where answers are not handed out but discovered. Each chapter tempts you to pause, ponder, and reshape your understanding of life's complexities. It's a text that breathes, waiting for your own experience to illuminate its teachings. Whether you seek guidance as a leader, crave insight into human relationships, or simply love the enigmatic beauty of Eastern philosophy, "The Analects" offers a treasure trove of ideas that resonate across cultures and eras. Are you ready to join this timeless dialogue and let Confucius become your guide to a more thoughtful life?

Editorial Reviews

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"This is a fine new translation of The Analects. The introduction, notes, and extensive index provided by the translator, Raymond Dawson, are particularly helpful."—Wayne D. Owens, Incarnate Word College

"This tightly edited and prefaced edition is true to the translation and historical work. While small, it is still powerful and important. While early in the history of writing, it still connects with readers today."—Professor Eric Wignall, Valparaiso University

"This is a useful translation for an introductory course in Chinese and Eastern Philosophy or ethics."—Professor C.Y. Cheng, University of Hawaii

"Finally a good translation!"—Kelley L. Ross, Los Angeles Valley College

"Excellent translation, helpful notes, beautiful cover!"—John M. Koller, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Product Details

BN ID: 2940193519652
Publisher: Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Publication date: 12/13/2024
Edition description: Unabridged
Age Range: 12 - 17 Years

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from Book IV

1 The Master said, It is Goodness that gives to a neighborhood its beauty. One who is free to choose, yet does not prefer to dwell among the Good–how can he be accorded the name of wise?

2 The Master said, Without Goodness a man
Cannot for long endure adversity,
Cannot for long enjoy prosperity.
The Good Man rests content with Goodness; he that is merely wise pursues Goodness in the belief that it pays to do so.

3,4 Of the adage “Only a Good Man knows how to like people, knows how to dislike them,” the Master said, He whose heart is in the smallest degree set upon Goodness will dislike no one.

5 Wealth and rank are what every man desires; but if they can only be retained to the detriment of the Way he professes, he must relinquish them. Poverty and obscurity are what every man detests; but if they can only be avoided to the detriment of the Way he professes, he must accept them. The gentleman who ever parts company with Goodness does not fulfill that name. Never for a moment does a gentleman quit the way of Goodness. He is never so harried but that he cleaves to this; never so tottering but that he cleaves to this.

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