The Analects

The main principle of Confucianism is humaneness, signifying excellent character in accord with ritual norms, loyalty and piety. These together constitute the virtue. Confucianism is characterized by a highly optimistic view of human nature.

In The Analects, Confucius stresses the importance of living a moral life, he urges ordinary citizens to respect authority figures. He also teaches leaders that they must rule kindly and wisely to earn the respect and obedience of their people.

For me The Analects, has a deep reflection because it streesses the importance of living a moral life, which is really important nowadays.
Confucius was a philosopher that said that we should respect authority figures, and I think that this is very important in a society, because if we don’t have respect for the authority, nobody will and this is something that at the end will affect all of us.

Another thing that is important and that Confucius cares a lot, is the obedience and respect to the others, but to make this, the first thing we should do is respect ourselves.

I think that if in our society exists respect and obedience, we will have a better society, our leaders will act different and we will live in a peaceful and content nation.