After Ancient Rome laid its foundation, Ancient China began becoming more relevant. This time period brought about Chinese dynasties, China’s rise to empire, and theoretical customs. Alongside these new advancements, came new thinkers. One of the most common thinkers from this time period was Kongfuzi, or as most call him Confucius. Confucius was a highly respected teacher and social reformer whom created Confucianism. His never wrote down his teachings, but his lessons were what brought him his claim to fame. Confucius’ teachings not only affected Ancient China; his teachings have lived on forever and today one can absorb several lessons from these teachings. Confucius was a very ethical standing man, and because of this people had
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He once spoke “Compare yourself to those who are superior to you, and you’ll find yourself lacking; compare yourself to those who are inferior to you, and you’ll find yourself more than good enough.” (Herzberg, pg. 25). When one think of themselves, they are not to compare themselves to anyone else, this will not help them, it will hurt them. When one compares one to another, they do not take into account everyone’s differences. Instead Confucius is teaching humanity to compare themselves to themselves because the only measure of success is theirs. This is another lesson that civilization can gain from …show more content…
This lesson has taught individuals the importance of valuing the five extraordinary qualities and to detest the four tribulations. The five astonishing potentials were as is: “The superior man is to be gracious without accepting bribes. He works alongside people without giving cause for resentment. He has ambitions, but without undue pride. He inspires respect but is not cruel.” (Strathern, pg. 63). This means that one is to accept any task that he or she is given and do it to the best of their ability. He also demands that these tasks be done without pride or boastfulness. Personas today are to learn this understanding if they too want to become prosperous in and throughout
He once spoke “Compare yourself to those who are superior to you, and you’ll find yourself lacking; compare yourself to those who are inferior to you, and you’ll find yourself more than good enough.” (Herzberg, pg. 25). When one think of themselves, they are not to compare themselves to anyone else, this will not help them, it will hurt them. When one compares one to another, they do not take into account everyone’s differences. Instead Confucius is teaching humanity to compare themselves to themselves because the only measure of success is theirs. This is another lesson that civilization can gain from …show more content…
This lesson has taught individuals the importance of valuing the five extraordinary qualities and to detest the four tribulations. The five astonishing potentials were as is: “The superior man is to be gracious without accepting bribes. He works alongside people without giving cause for resentment. He has ambitions, but without undue pride. He inspires respect but is not cruel.” (Strathern, pg. 63). This means that one is to accept any task that he or she is given and do it to the best of their ability. He also demands that these tasks be done without pride or boastfulness. Personas today are to learn this understanding if they too want to become prosperous in and throughout