A central text of the Confucian tradition that includes the sayings and teachings of Confucius (551 - 479 B.C.E.).

the literary collection of the sayings of and about Confucius, compiled posthumously by his disciples.

The Analects , also known as the Analects of Confucius, are a record of the words and acts of the central Chinese thinker and philosopher Confucius and his disciples, as well as the discussions they held. The Chinese title literally means "discussion over [Confucius'] words."