Sayings of Confucius—a collection of profound teachings on morality, personal conduct, governance, and social harmony from one of history's greatest philosophers. Translated by Lionel Giles, narrated with full subtitles.

📖 About the Work

Sayings of Confucius is a collection of teachings from Confucius (551–479 BCE), one of the most influential philosophers in Chinese history. These sayings offer deep insights into morality, personal virtue, governance, and social harmony, providing timeless guidance on living a virtuous life. Lionel Giles' translation makes these ancient texts accessible and engaging for modern readers. This edition has been reordered to focus directly on the sayings themselves.

✍️ About Confucius

Confucius (551–479 BCE) was a Chinese philosopher whose teachings formed the foundation of Confucianism, one of the most influential philosophical traditions in East Asian culture. His emphasis on ethical behavior, proper social relationships, justice, and sincerity shaped Chinese civilization for over two millennia and continues to influence modern thought on education, governance, and personal development.

🎙️ Narration & Translation

Clear narration of Lionel Giles' accessible translation, with full on-screen subtitles and no background music—perfect for meditation, philosophical study, and moments of introspection.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – Sayings of Confucius, translated by Lionel Giles
• 00:08 – Confucius Said...
• 15:46 – Individual Virtue
• 35:08 – Personalia
• 43:03 – Confucius' Estimate of Others
• 54:25 – Government and Public Affairs
• 1:09:02 – Confucius on Himself
• 1:17:48 – Confucius as Seen by Others
• 1:25:38 – Sayings of the Disciples

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