Confucius Definition & Meaning

confucius
noun
  1. Chinese philosopher whose ideas and sayings were collected after his death and became the basis of a philosophical doctrine known a Confucianism (circa 551-478 BC)

"Confucius" in song lyrics

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  • "Mind of Confucius"
    7L & Esoteric f/ Apathy, Celph Titled — Yell at Us
  • "Revered like Shakespeare Tao and Confucius"
    Quest Rah — 5th Element
  • "the analects by confucius"
    AOL — AOL

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