The Analects preserves sayings and conversations associated with Confucius and his students. English wording varies by translator, so the site treats each translation as an edition rather than pretending there is one universal English text.
Records link to the Chinese Text Project passage and identify the Analects book. Interpretive paraphrases are not presented as exact quotations.
Verified quotations
“Is it not a pleasure, having learned something, to try it out at due intervals?”Analects, Book 1 · View source
“When I walk along with two others, they may serve me as my teachers.”Analects, Book 7 (Shu Er) · View source
“The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.”Analects, Book 14 (Xian Wen) · View source
“Is it not delightful to have friends coming from distant quarters?”Analects, Book 1 (Xue Er) · View source
“Within the four seas, all are brothers.”Analects, Book 12 (Yan Yuan) · View source
“A youth, when at home, should be filial, and, abroad, respectful to his elders.”Analects, Book 1 (Xue Er) · View source