Yao Yue

This chapter concludes the Analects with the sayings of ancient sage-kings and Confucius' final discourses on governance.

Table of contents

The Mandate of Heaven and the Responsibility of Leadership: A Confucian Vision of Governance
The Five Virtues and Four Evils: A Confucian Guide to Governance
The Three Pillars of the Exemplary Person: Destiny, Ritual, and Discernment