Chronology Entry
Year
1856
Text
Letter from Henry David Thoreau to Mr. W., Concord, December 12 (1856).
I do not remember anything which Confucius has said directly respecting man's "origin, purpose and destiny ". He was more practical than that. He is full of wisdom applied to human relations, - to the private life, - the family, - government, &c. It is remarkable that, according to his own account, the sum and substance of his teaching is, as you know, to do as you would be done by. He also said (I translate from the French), "Conduct yourself suitably toward the persons of your family, then you will be able to instruct and to direct a nation of men ".
I do not remember anything which Confucius has said directly respecting man's "origin, purpose and destiny ". He was more practical than that. He is full of wisdom applied to human relations, - to the private life, - the family, - government, &c. It is remarkable that, according to his own account, the sum and substance of his teaching is, as you know, to do as you would be done by. He also said (I translate from the French), "Conduct yourself suitably toward the persons of your family, then you will be able to instruct and to direct a nation of men ".
Mentioned People (1)
Thoreau, Henry David
(Concord, Mass. 1817-1862 Concord, Mass.) : Schriftsteller, Philosoph, Dichter
Subjects
Literature : Occident : United States of America
Documents (1)
| # | Year | Bibliographical Data | Type / Abbreviation | Linked Data |
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| 1 | 1865 |
Thoreau, Henry David. Letters to various persons. (Boston : Ticknor and Fields, 1865). [Enthält Eintragungen über China]. http://ia600504.us.archive.org/2/items/lettersvarpersons00thorrich/lettersvarpersons00thorrich.pdf. |
Publication / THD7 |
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