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Subject: Education × Era: Ancient ×
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Confucius
551-479 BCE · China, East Asia
Confucius (551-479 BCE) was a Chinese thinker, teacher, and social philosopher. His Chinese name was Kong Qiu, and he is also known as Kongzi, meaning…
Ethical thinking Relationships and communication Leadership Citizenship +1
"Is it not pleasant to learn with a constant perseverance and application? Is it not delightful to have friends coming…"
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