Confucius

551 — 479 BC

Confucius was an influential Chinese philosopher and thinker. He is regarded as the founder of Confucianism, a philosophical and ethical system that has profoundly shaped Chinese culture and society.

Born in the state of Lu (present-day Shandong, China), Confucius devoted his life to the pursuit of knowledge, moral values, and social harmony. His teachings emphasized the importance of personal virtue, ethical conduct, and the cultivation of one's character.

Confucius' teachings were compiled into a collection called the “Analects,” which became a foundational text of Confucianism. His ideas had a profound and lasting impact on Chinese society, influencing its political, social, and educational systems for centuries.