I. Sources

Pre-Qin Confucius "The Analects of Confucius for Politics"

Second, the original text

Confucius said, "Five out of ten, I am determined to learn; I am thirty years old; Forty without confusion; At the age of fifty, I knew my destiny; I am obedient at the age of sixty; I am still obedient at the age of seventy; I didn't cross the line. "

Third, translation?

Confucius said: "I am determined to study at the age of fifteen, and I can achieve something at the age of thirty." At the age of forty, I am no longer confused by things. At the age of 50, I knew what human resources could not control, and I was glad to know my destiny. At the age of sixty, I can listen to different opinions. At the age of seventy, I can do whatever I want without overstepping the bounds. "

The main contents of The Analects:

It is a collection of quotations compiled by the disciples of Confucius, a thinker and educator in the Spring and Autumn Period, and was written in the early Warring States Period. The book consists of 20 chapters and 492 sections, mainly citing, supplemented by narration, which embodies the political opinions, ethical thoughts, moral concepts and educational principles of Confucius and Confucianism.

Most of the works are quotations, but the words are rich in meaning, and some sentences and chapters are vivid. Their main features are concise language, easy to understand and far-reaching ideas. They have an elegant and subtle style, which can express characters in simple dialogues and actions.