Confucius Said It First

Confucius Said It First is a book written by Tehyi Hsieh that explores the teachings and philosophy of the Chinese philosopher Confucius. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of Confucianism, such as ethics, morality, education, and government. Each chapter includes a selection of Confucius' teachings, followed by commentary and analysis by the author. The book also includes a brief biography of Confucius and an overview of the historical and cultural context in which he lived. Confucius Said It First provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to Confucianism and its relevance to contemporary society.1936. Confucius Said It First is the result of the author's conversation with the former president of a men's club near Boston. Dr. Hsieh was talking to the ex-president about great teachers and in the course of the conversation had dwelt at length on Confucius. Yes, said the Boston suburbanite, Confucius was indeed a great master. He was Italian was he not? Following this, Hsieh hurried to his home and dug out his articles on the sayings of Confucius, which were published in Colliers and reprinted in the Reader's Digest. He took them to the best Boston publishers and had them republished as this volume. It is a wonderful little book that you can slip into your pocket and, in subways, taxis, arm chairs and bed, discover that Confucius wasn't Italian and that he said, first, many of the words of wisdom that are still most honorable guide posts to peaceful and happy living. Contents: Confucius Said It First; Confucius Holds Mirror to Life; Sayings of Confucius; and Chinese Proverbs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.