Confucius was a Chinese philosopher who lived in the 6th century BC. He thought that the supreme goal of life was to turn into one with God. In this quote, he is suggesting that the ultimate goal of life is to reach a state of spiritual harmony with God. He thought that this state of harmony was the greatest form of happiness and might be accomplished through living a life of virtue and morality. He thought that by living a life of virtue and morality, one could become more detailed to God and ultimately reach a state of spiritual harmony. This state of consistency was described as "Heaven" by Confucius. He thought that Heaven was a state of ideal peace and delight, and that it could only be achieved by living a life of virtue and morality. By living a life of virtue and morality, one could become one with God and reach a state of ideal peace and joy.
"As we read the school reports on our children, we realize a sense of relief that can rise to delight that thank Heaven nobody is reporting in this fashion on us"
"Without stirring abroad, One can know the whole world; Without looking out of the window One can see the way of heaven. The further one goes The less one knows"
"I looked at my hands to see if I was the same person. There was such a glory over everything. The sun came up like gold through the trees, and I felt like I was in heaven"
