What is another word for analects?

Pronunciation: [ˈane͡ɪləkts] (IPA)

The word "analects" refers to a collection of written texts, often quoting or summarizing the teachings of a particular person or school of thought. Some synonyms for "analects" include "anthology", "compilation", "collected works", "excerpts", "fragments", "maxims", "quotations", "sayings", "selected writings", and "writings". These terms all suggest a gathering of texts that have been carefully selected for their relevance or importance to a particular topic or individual. The word "analects" is often associated with the Chinese philosopher Confucius, whose "Analects" is one of the most famous collections of sayings in the world.

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Usage examples for Analects

He died about B.C. 478. His teaching, chiefly found in the Lun-Yu, or Confucian analects, was of a practical moral character, and did not include any religious dogmas.
"A Biographical Dictionary of Freethinkers of All Ages and Nations"
Joseph Mazzini Wheeler
The year following the king of Kudara seeing how much his efforts to furnish Chinese learning were appreciated, sent an eminent Chinese scholar, Wani, who took with him the Confucian analects and the Thousand Character Essay, two noted Chinese classics and presented them to the emperor.
"Japan"
David Murray
Large crown 8vo, cloth 15s net The Discourses, commonly known as the analects, contain the sayings of the Sage as recorded by his disciples.
"Children of Borneo"
Edwin Herbert Gomes

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