The Legge, James 1815-1897 creator text utu 2003 monographic en zh 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Chinese Classics — Volume 1: Confucian Analects" by James Legge is a translation published in the 19th century of ancient sayings attributed to Confucius. This foundational philosophical text explores moral cultivation through virtue, filial piety, and ritual propriety. Confucius taught that a nation's welfare depends on ethical leadership and individuals reconciling personal desires with social responsibility. His teachings shaped East Asian thought for millennia, emphasizing how properly educated people demonstrate respect, integrity, and consummate virtue in all aspects of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Texts in Chinese and English. Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analects Release date is 2003-05-01 Produced by Rick Davis Original publication data not identified China -- History Chinese literature -- Translations into English Chinese literature China -- Maps PL Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4094 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4094 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133121.0 4094