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Finished reading on 10 March 2021.

I wasn‘t sure what to expect from this Classical Chinese work. I wanted to read it cause I‘d heard Confucius was essential to understand China and I read a short introduction once that didn‘t feel deep enough. While very gnomic and containing so many layers of meaning that I see why people have been writing about this for millennia, this was a lot more readable than I expected and it made me think a lot. Very approachable translation and notes

#Warrior #QuotsyJun20 @TK-421

#QuotsyJun20 Warrior

100% Truth

#QuotsyJan20 #life

@TK-421

Reading The Analects was difficult because I didn‘t understand its cultural or historical relevance. I spent some time looking into its history & this helped me to understand how important it is to read this as an historical document.

Historical documents aren‘t usually the most exciting reads, but I gained a greater understanding, &, I hope, appreciation for an aspect of world history.

Thanks for the opportunity to read this, @SerialReader !

Shared from fb newsfeed. ❤️

“In heaven I ask nothing but a house full of books and a garden full of flowers.” ~Confucius (551–479 BC).

“Fiori Rossi” (Red Flowers) by Artist Maria Beltrami, Italy (mariolinabeltrami@libero.it)

#Loyal #QuotsyMar19 @TK-421

This seemed especially appropriate today, @WhatThePuck and @laurenbescoby !

A little literary inspiration on this beautiful Thursday morning. 😊 #Confucious

#manicmonday @JoScho
🗓️ The Analects, tagged
🗓️ Anne Hébert
🗓️ A Room with a View? Yeah, I liked that movie.
🗓️ Anis

Loved my fortune from last night‘s fortune cookie!

This here is truth 😋

@TK-421
#QuotsyMay

Confucius quotes that teach simplistic lessons 😋

I'm enjoying the Analects, and finding many sayings to ponder, but I know I should buy a copy with a good introduction and explanatory notes in order to truly appreciate this classic work. Maybe someday... But for now, #SerialReader is a great way to break the sayings up into manageable chunks and get acquainted with the work! #litsyclassics #letterA Have any of y'all read this?

Not pictured: a hot cup of Jasmine Romance green tea. 😊

#litsyclassics #letterA #SerialReader

I'm loving my three current #litsyclassics reads on #SerialReader, each for very different reasons! #letterA has intriguing philosophical thoughts, #letterY has a suspenseful sci fi plot, and #letterZ has lovely descriptions and dramatic characters! #SerialReader is extra perfect this year, since my phone is in airplane mode for the year! So when I don't have wifi, all I can do on it is read! 🤗

#SerialReader #LitsyClassics #LetterA

Read is healthy for you 😋📖📚📚

Most I can relate on the Ocean trilogy
Ocean eleven, twelve, and thirteen

Majority I can relate by watching the movie of the Ocean trilogy

#litsyclassics #litsyclassicsmatches

@4thhouseontheleft @Caterina

There were times I couldn't find time to read. And there were times I couldn't stop reading and missed life instead. What is life without living it... and what is knowledge without reading? Both go hand in hand.

I have always wanted to learn more about Confucius (but I did totally buy this book because of its beautiful cover!) Don't judge me!!! 😳

I figured it was time I show you the reason for the "Sew" in "SewItGoes"! I made this last week for my desk at work. :) (The quote I think is Obama referencing Confucius but either way it's a favorite.)

To be wealthy and honored in an unjust society is a disgrace.

Try to take some time everyday to read.