The Analects of Confucius is a collection of quotations compiled by disciples and re-disciples of Confucius, a thinker and educator in the Spring and Autumn Period, which records the words and deeds of Confucius and his disciples. Written in the early Warring States period. The book * * * consists of 20 chapters and 492 sections, with quotation as the main body and narrative as the supplement, 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.