The Analects of Confucius is one of the classic works of Confucianism, which was compiled by Confucius' disciples and their descendants. It mainly records the words and deeds of Confucius and his disciples, and embodies Confucius' political opinions, ethical thoughts, moral concepts and educational principles.
Xue Ji is the earliest treatise on education and teaching in ancient China and even in the world. It is one of China's ancient monographs on laws and regulations, The Book of Rites, which was written at the end of the Warring States Period. According to Guo Moruo's textual research, the author is Ke, a student of Mencius. Xue Ji is concise and vivid, which systematically and comprehensively expounds the purpose and function of education, the system, principles and methods of education and teaching, the position and function of teachers, and the relationship between teachers and students and classmates in the process of education.