Ancient China · Philosopher and Teacher

Confucius 仲尼

Zhongni

Attested BC 551 - BC 479

Passages: 1
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

Confucius was a Philosopher and Teacher.

Life and dates

Attested activity

BC 551 to BC 479 Spring and Autumn teaching of Zhongni
Strongly inferred · Book of Han 105, passage 279

Works and attributed material

the saying on three injurious friendships 損者三友
Relation Author
Directly stated · Book of Han 105, passage 279
損者三友
Quotation · Author
Directly stated · Book of Han 105, passage 279

References in the histories

Book of Han, Chapter 105Volume 93: Flatterers · 1 passage

故仲尼著「損者三友」，王者不私人以官，殆為此也。 Confucius therefore warned of "three friendships that injure you," and the sage-kings never handed out rank for love alone—this is what he meant.