The Confucian Analects or The Analects (论语) is a collection of the sayings and teachings of Confucius and his disciples (门徒). It (compile汇编) in the early Warring States Period, over 70 years after the death of Confucius, from the notes that his disciples took according to the answers their questions.
The present-day Analects is based on the Lu version compiled during the Han Dynasty and represent Confucian concept of ren or humanity or benevolence (仁慈). Ren is rich in content, and varied in form.
The core of the concept is "The benevolent love of others" or universal love, is the basic virtue of a gentleman of noble character. Confucius believes that being benevolent does not mean (be) without principles. One should be clear about what (love) or hate. Ren comes from learning and self-cultivation: it can be seen from a person's appearance. To be sure, li or rites and yue or music are important., ren is the No. 1 principle of being a decent man. It is actually the essence of li and yue. Without ren, li or yue would be (meaning).
Apart from ren, Confucius put forward another concept, which is yi or righteousness. Yi is the codes of conduct under the (guide) of ren. "The virtuous man cherishes a respect for the law, the morally bad man values generous treatment."
