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Confucius

6 key ideas, each explained in our own words.

The Analects

  1. IDEA 1

    Humaneness

    Ren, care and benevolence toward others, is the highest virtue. It begins with how you treat those closest to you.

  2. IDEA 2

    Reciprocity

    Do not impose on others what you would not want for yourself. This single principle can guide a whole life.

  3. IDEA 3

    Learn and reflect

    Learning without thinking leaves you lost; thinking without learning leaves you in danger. Do both.

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