

Author of Internet Quotes π Of course, the bigger share of quotes attributed to Confucius are either distorted or were never even voiced by the great thinker (He didn't talk about mosquitoes and balls either) π€ However, the fact that he is so popular in the public consciousness as a great sage and teacher is absolutely undeniable! Confucius (real name Kong Qiu) was the son of a brave warrior from an ancient noble family, but by the time the boy was born, this family was in a pitiful state. At an early age, the child lost his father and as a result of family intrigues, he and his mother had to flee their home π΅βπ« From early childhood, Confucius worked hard and studied very, very much - he had a phenomenal talent for learning! At the age of 19, he received his first position as a minor official, and by the age of 22 he already had his own school and taught sciences. Around this time, he realized his calling and began to wander around China with his students, thus giving birth to one of the greatest schools of Philosophy - Confucianism β¨ Now Confucianism has become almost a state religion in China, a huge number of officials, managers and successful businessmen were trained according to the methods and principles laid down by Confucius π Confucius himself was a very modest man and wrote the following about his life: βAt 15, I turned my thoughts to learning. At 30, I found a solid foundation. At 40, I was able to free myself from doubts. At 50, I knew the will of Heaven. At 60, I learned to distinguish truth from lies. At 70, I began to follow the call of my heart and did not disturb the Ritualβ π #cute #teen #babyface #nerd #skinny