The Sayings of Confucius by Confucius ~ Full Audiobook [philosophy]

The Sayings of Confucius by Confucius audiobook.

Genre: philosophy

The Sayings of Confucius gathers the brief, vivid teachings of Kong Fuzi - known in the West as Confucius - as remembered and recorded by his students and later followers. Set against an age of political fragmentation and social uncertainty, these compact dialogues, aphorisms, and observations offer a practical path for restoring order from the inside out: through self-cultivation, disciplined study, and an unwavering commitment to humane conduct. Confucius speaks to rulers and ordinary people alike, insisting that good government begins with character, that ceremony and tradition can shape virtue, and that family loyalty, friendship, and integrity are not private matters but the foundation of a stable society. Across topics like education, leadership, speech, justice, and the everyday habits that reveal a person’s heart, the book challenges listeners to measure themselves honestly and to choose the harder, steadier work of becoming good. More than a collection of maxims, it is a guide to living with dignity, restraint, and compassion - and to building a world where respect and responsibility are practiced, not merely praised.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 1

(00:03:44) Chapter 2

(00:09:11) Chapter 3

(00:16:19) Chapter 4

(00:26:19) Chapter 5

(00:31:45) Chapter 6

(00:39:45) Chapter 7

(00:49:26) Chapter 8

(01:01:47) Chapter 9

(01:10:23) Chapter 10

(01:21:29) Chapter 11

(01:29:36) Chapter 12

(01:40:03) Chapter 13

(01:50:16) Chapter 14

(01:58:51) Chapter 15

(02:14:21) Chapter 16

(02:25:34) Chapter 17

(02:36:59) Chapter 18

(02:49:40) Chapter 19

(02:58:25) Chapter 20

(03:07:43) Chapter 21

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