Confucius Quotes
What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.
Confucius [Kung Fu-tse], 551 BC -479 BC, Chinese Philosopher and Minister of Works and Justice, Analects, [Note that Confucius always stated the rule in the negative form. Alfred the Great did likewise {11386}, but in the New Testament, it is stated in the positive form: 26644
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This appears to be the first formal codification of the Golden Rule into law.
This is one of the earliest versions of the Golden Rule. Mytilene had been at war with Athens. Pittacus suggested that instead of the armies fighting, the war should be decided by a battle between him and the Athenian General who accepted. Pittacus won and was the Ruler of Athens, where he became quite popular. He wrote all his laws and decrees in poetry. He resigned after 10 years. He was considered one of the 7 great Greek Sages.
Confucius (551–479 BCE) was a Chinese philosopher and politician of the Spring and Autumn period who was traditionally considered the paragon of Chinese sages. Widely considered one of the most important and influential individuals in human history, Confucius's teachings and philosophy formed the basis of East Asian culture and society, and remain influential today.
