Confucius A Great Teacher

Throughout Confucius’s life he had two other names such as Kong Fuzi which in Latin translates to master Kong and the other name is Kong Qui which is his proper name. Also, he lived during the time when Zhou kingdom was separated into many independent feudal states and he traveled from state to state. When traveling he attempts to work as a political advisor and official to the feudal rulers to spread his teachings while accepting students for a fee. As time went on Confucius was unsuccessful at achieving to become a successful bureaucrat, but instead became a great teacher. Confucius’s student speaks about his master and his teaching known as the Way which some are related to li, ren, and xiao. Confucius would only teach his Way to the people who seek the knowledge that he has and as quoted, “To
 one
 who
 is
 not
 eager
 I
 do
 not
 reveal
 anything,
 nor
 do
 I
 explain
 anything
 to
 one
who
is
 not
 communicative.
 If
 I
 raise
 one
 corner
 for
 someone
 and
 he
 cannot
come
back
with
the
other
three,
I
do
not
go
on.” Also, Confucius taught four …show more content…
Confucius also follow this teach through his life by respecting his parents, teachers, and the rulers. Also, he does not respect people who are being given things that they do not deserve such as wealth and honor. Zigong master has said, “Having
 coarse
 rice
 to
 eat,
 water
 to
 drink,
 a
 bent
 arm
 for
 a
 pillow
 
joy
lies
in
the
midst
of
this
as
well.
Wealth
and
honor
that
are
not
rightfully
gained
are
 to
me
as
floating
clouds,” which that simply things should be enjoyed more and that he sees the people that have not earn things honestly do not earn his respect. He respects his ancestors and worship them for bring him here into this world. Zigong respects his master as he journeys with him and being taught more of the Way. Xiao, li, and ren work together to create a more harmony kingdom and the three teachings are called the