The words of Confucius have passed into legend, epitomizing as they do aiser and more measured way of life than that of our hectic modern age.dvocating social harmony, self-improvement and sound ethical principles,his sage approach to life has much to offer all members of the globalommunity, regardless of race or creed.;Highly practical, yet also deeplypiritual, the essence of the Confucian tradition is captured within thisittle book. Drawing on a variety of ancient sources, these extracts address multitude of themes, from the importance of the family to the developmentf individual virtue, and the cultivation of knowledge.