Ancient China · Philosopher and Teacher

Confucius 宣尼

Xuan Ni

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 宣尼之論孝
Strongly inferred · Book of Sui 56, passage 194

References in the histories

Book of Sui, Chapter 56Volume 56 Biographies 21: Lu Kai, Ling Huxi, Xue Zhou, Yu Wenbi, Zhang Heng, Yang Wang · 1 passage

上大悅，顧謂侍臣曰：「朕今睹周公之制禮，見宣尼之論孝，實慰朕心。」 The emperor was greatly pleased and, turning to his attendants, said, "Today I behold the Duke of Zhou's establishment of rites and see Confucius's discussion of filial piety. It truly comforts my heart."