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Confucianism: How did Confucianism impact China? . Global History I: Spiconardi. Confucian Quotes. Read the three quotes. Choose one and respond to it. What does the quote tell you about the person who said them?
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Confucianism: How did Confucianism impact China? Global History I: Spiconardi
Confucian Quotes • Read the three quotes. Choose one and respond to it. What does the quote tell you about the person who said them? • “In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.” • “The superior man is modest in speech, but exceeds in actions.” • No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find the time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance.”
The Five Key Relationships • Ruler – Subject • Father – Son • Husband – Wife • Older Brother – Younger Brother • Friend – Friend • Always a superior & inferior in each relationship, except for friend/friend
Confucian Philosophy • Filial Piety respect for your parents, elders, and ancestors • (Etymology of the Filial) • People are naturally good • Education is the key to advancement in society • To ensure social order, the individual must find and accept his or her proper place in society • One should not associate with people who are not upright and moral • It is the responsibility of the ruler to uphold morality