1. Confucius 孔子 Estelle Hu Naperville Chinese School

2. Profile Confucius (551 BC-479 BC) Kong Fuzi A teacher, politician and philosopher As famous as Greek philosopher, Socrates

3. Childhood Dad passed away when he was 3 Mom passed away several years later Poor family Worked as a shepherd, cowboy

4. A Student becomes a scholar Didn’t go to school until age 15 A hard-working student Great reputation for his wisdom Famous scholar

5. Career Working for the government as a politician Emphasis on manners, morality, sincerity and humanity Philosopher Teacher Had 3000 students 72 of his students are famous

6. Make changes Noble people could go to school only Civilian couldn’t receive any education Confucius taught everyone noblemen and civilians 有教無類 Provide education for all people without discrimination; No child left behind 因材施教 Provide education for all people without discrimination; No child left behind; Teach students in accordance with their aptitude Educate students according to their natural ability

8. Accomplishments Provide education for all people without discrimination No child left behind Teach students in accordance with their aptitude and natural ability Build inner self and help to build a happy friendly society

9. Famous quotes All the quoted were collected by disciples after Confucius’ death It is compiled in Analects Topics cover from virtue humanity on individual, family, government and whole society

10. Do not do to others what you do not wish yourself 己所不欲，勿施於人

11. 人而無信，不知其可 If one person can not keep his promises, what else can he do?

12. 三人行，必有我師 There must be something I can learn from any groups of three.

13. Impact on Chinese Analects, or Lunyu, is the collection of sayings and ideas attributed to Confucius. Confucian philosophy to ensure social order and good government Influence Chinese thinking, culture for generations.

14. Great educator Teacher’s Day - September 28 To memorize great educator Confucius

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