The Analects of Confucius

The Master said: 'Learning without thought is useless. Thought without learning is dangerous.' Gathered by his disciples rather than written by Confucius himself, the Analects bring together an anthology of his words and teachings, built around ideals of responsibility, respect, kindness and honesty. Considered foundational to Eastern philosophy, politics and culture, they set out a moral code centred on education and personal virtue - one that has shaped how millions have thought about how to live, some 2,500 years on. This clothbound edition offers a lasting way to keep the text close at hand.