The Analects is a collection of quotations compiled by the disciples and successors of Confucius,a philosopher and educator during the Spring and Autumn Period,to record the words and deeds of Confucius and his disciples.It contains rich ideas on friendship.This article comprehensively reviews the content related to friendship in The Analects and relevant literature,summarizing Confucian motives and principles of friendship.The motivations in Confucianism for making friends include supporting benevolence,supporting learning,and deriving joy from friendship.It is great significance in guiding contemporary college students to establish a correct view of making friends.
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