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The Master / Confucius
Tzu-hsia is another one of Confucius’s disciples. Tzu-hsia doesn’t appear early in the Analects, but in the penultimate book, many sayings, particularly those relating to the importance of learning and study, are attributed to him. Indeed, he is even presented as a philosopher who has his own disciples. Historically, Tzu-hsia played an important role in passing on Confucian teachings to the next generation.
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Tzu-hsia Character Timeline in The Analects
The timeline below shows where the character Tzu-hsia appears in The Analects. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Book 19
Tzu-hsia says that a man can be considered eager to learn if within a day he...
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Tzu-hsia says that one should learn widely and not stray from one’s purpose—one must always ask...
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Tzu-hsia says that when a student finds that he is able to handle all of his...
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