The sayings of Confucius were primarily written down in the half-century following his death. The powerful force of these sayings retains the unmistakeable imprint of their originator. Rather than theological or speculative issues, the Sayings deal with the difficult paths of human conduct, with questions of morality and politics.

"Analects of Confucius is the collection of sayings and ideas attributed to the Chinese philosopher Confucius. The Analects has been one of the most widely read and studied books in China for the last 2,000 years, and continues to have a substantial influence on Chinese and East Asian thought and values today"--Amazon.com.