Confucius

"If names are not correct, then language is not in accord with the truth of things. If language is not in accord with the truth of things, then affairs cannot be carried out successfully."

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Source: Confucius (1964). “The Analects of Confucius”

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Confucius

Confucius

Philosopher

Confucius was a Chinese philosopher known for his teachings on ethics, morality, and social harmony, particularly through his work 'The Analects'.

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