Confucianism is an important part of China's traditional culture, and the five sages of Confucianism are important representatives of Confucianism. They are Confucius, Mencius, Xunzi, Yan Hui and Zisi. Their thoughts and theories had a far-reaching impact on the ancient society of China, and also played an important guiding role in the later Confucian school. This paper will introduce in detail the thoughts and contributions of the five saints of Confucianism.

First, Confucius

Confucius (5565438 BC+0-479 BC) was the founder of Confucianism and was honored as the "most holy teacher". Confucius' thoughts are mainly embodied in The Analects of Confucius, which emphasizes the importance of people's cultivation and moral behavior. Confucius advocated the concept of "benevolence", believing that people should treat others with kindness and kindness and realize social harmony and stability through self-cultivation.

Second, Mencius

Mencius (372 BC-289 BC) was an important representative of the Confucian school and was honored as the "Asian sage". Mencius' thought is mainly embodied in Mencius, which emphasizes the goodness of human nature and human consciousness. Mencius believes that people are born with conscience and good nature, but they need to develop through education and training. He put forward the theory of "good nature" and advocated that people should pursue moral perfection and social justice.

Third, Xunzi.

Xunzi (365438 BC+03 BC-238 BC) is an important representative of Confucian school, and is honored as "Wen Sheng". Xunzi's thought is mainly embodied in Xunzi, which emphasizes the evil of human nature and human selfishness. Xunzi believes that people are naturally selfish and bad in nature, but through education and etiquette norms, they can pursue moral improvement and social stability.

Fourth, Yan Hui.

Yan Hui (52 BC1-48 BC1) was a proud pupil of Confucius and was honored as "Wen Sheng". Yan Hui's thoughts are mainly reflected in Yan Jiaxun, which emphasizes the importance of self-cultivation and family ethics. Yan Hui believes that people should treat others with sincerity and loyalty, and achieve social harmony and stability through family harmony.

Verb (abbreviation of verb) Zisi

Zisi (4865438 BC+0-402 BC) is an important representative of Confucianism, and is honored as "Wen Sheng". Zi Si's thought is mainly embodied in Zi Zi Si, which emphasizes the importance of people's cultivation and moral behavior. Zisi believes that people should take morality as the criterion and pursue the perfection of personality and the harmony and stability of society.