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Confucius was a Chinese philosopher, politician, and teacher whose message of knowledge, benevolence, loyalty, and virtue were the main guiding philosophy of China for thousands of years.
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For more than 2,000 years the people of China have been guided by the principles of the teacher and philosopher Confucius. His teachings, known as Confucianism, are based on kindness, love, and respect. Confucianism serves as a way of life, a source of values, and a social code for its followers.
Confucius was born in 551 bce in Qufu, in what is now China’s Shantung Province. His exact birthday is not known, though many people in eastern Asia celebrate it on September 28. Confucius is not his original name. His family name was Kong. Confucius is a European version of the Chinese name Kongfuzi, meaning “Master Kong.”
Confucius was a good student in his youth. He studied many subjects, including ceremonial practices, music, archery, driving a chariot, calligraphy, and arithmetic. He also had a good understanding of history and poetry.
Source: https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Confucius/352992
Confucius taught five basic virtues:
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