Question

1. Write a short paragraph explaining how Confucius influenced history and answering the questions "Can one person make a difference?" and "Did Confucius make a difference?"

Answer 1

Confucius influenced history by making the Golden rule.  The golden rule states “treat others how you want to be treated.”  Confucius strived for the rulers to be better to their kingdom; to treat people fairly.  He spoke up for what he thought was right to anyone who would listen.  One man changed the way our world is today (that was how he made a difference.)  Can one person in our world right now make a difference?  Yes!  People are constantly doing things for other people and making a difference for them!  The people who do this may not get recognized that much but lets take Iqbal Masih for example.  He escaped slavery and spoke up for other kids who were slaves.  He made a movement even though he sadly died at the age of 12 from being shot.

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Answer 2

Confucianism is the cornerstone of traditional Chinese culture as well as a complete ideological system created by Confucius, based on the traditional culture of the Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties. It has dominated a feudal society that in essence has lasted 2000 years and for that reason its influence over the history, social structure and the people of China cannot be overlooked.He has proved to be the greatest influence over the Chinese character. Besides being a great educationist, thinker and unsuccessful politician, he was first of all an intellect with a noble morality. He pursued truth, kindness and perfection throughout his life and his success and failure were largely due to his character, which had an everlasting impact on Chinese intellect.