Sept 28 is the 2,574th birthday of Confucius, a great Chinese philosopher from the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC). How much do you know about Confucius? Here is some basic information about him. Let's check it out!

Born in present-day Qufu of Jining, Shandong province, Confucius was the great ancient Chinese philosopher living in the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC).He holds an esteemed position as one of the most influential figures in history due to his profound teachings on ethics, morality, and social harmony.[Photo by chinadaily.com.cn]

Confucius is considered to have come before Plato and Socrates. Confucius was born in China during the 5th century BCE, while Plato and Socrates born in Greece during the 4th century BCE.[Photo by chinadaily.com.cn]

You might never have imagined that Confucius was a gifted warrior. He was skilled at horse riding and archery. In his later years, he vigorously promoted the six classical arts, which included horse riding and archery, according toGu Xiaoming, a social science professor at Fudan University.[Photo by chinadaily.com.cn]

The Analects of Confuciusis a record of dialogues between Confucius and his disciples. For example, "Is he not a man of complete virtue, who feels no discomposure though men may take no note of him?"[Photo by chinadaily.com.cn]

The main beliefs of Confucianism are "仁" (benevolence), and "礼" (courtesy). Confucius called onpeople to use kindness in their interactions and to respect and take care of others.[Photo by chinadaily.com.cn]