Quote by: Confucius

If names be not correct, language is not in accordance with the truth of things. If language be not in accordance with the truth of things, affairs cannot be carried on to success. When affairs cannot be carried on to success, proprieties and music do not flourish.

Confucius

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Author Bio

  • NameConfucius
  • DescriptionChinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher
  • AliasesKong Fuzi; Zhongni; Kongzi; Kong Qiu
  • BornSeptember 22, 550 BCE
  • Died478 BCE
  • ProfessionPhilosopher