The Analects of Confucius is the main material for studying Confucius' thoughts, and it is also a classic work of Confucianism. In ancient times, there was a saying that "half of the Analects of Confucius ruled the world", which shows the importance of the Analects.
The Analects of Confucius was written in the early Warring States period.
This book is mainly narrative, supplemented by narrative, which embodies the political opinions, ethical thoughts, moral concepts and educational principles of Confucius and Confucianism. Most of the works are quotations, but the words are rich in meaning, and some sentences and chapters are vivid. Their main features are concise language, easy to understand and far-reaching ideas. They have an elegant and subtle style, which can express characters in simple dialogues and actions.