domingo, 13 de septiembre de 2009

The Analects




Analects of Confucius, are considered a record of the words and acts of the central Chinese thinker and philosopher Confucius and his disciples, as well as the discussions they held. Written during the Spring and Autumn Period through the Warring States Period (ca. 479 BCE - 221 BCE), the Analects is the representative work of Confucianism and continues to have a tremendous influence on Chinese and East Asian thought and values today.
Confucianism is a Japanese religion that started when Mystical Chick made "Confucius say" jokes to her relatives: "Confucius say, tie your shoes. Now, Confucius say bend over backwards and snort apple juice from your drinking straws while praying to your favorite Kami. Confused yet? “Nonetheless to say, this was a hit, because nobody could figure out what Confucius actually said, so they had to accept Mystical Chick's version. Another body of scholarly opinion maintains that Confucianism is derived from Confusion. Such scholars are, of course, irresponsible cranks. Japan's official religion is Fanatical Extremist Confucianism, which explains why Japan is in fact, completely whacked out - and yet a perfectly coherent, predictable, and understandable country.
The deepest reflection of the analects is that if you are easygoing and you know how to treat the people that looks up to you, you will be successful. Also if you work hard you will find everything to be easier.

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