“Within the four seas, all men are brothers.”

— Confucius

The quote "Within the four seas, all men are brothers." is famous quote by Confucius (-551–-479 BC), Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher.

Source: The Analects, Chapter XII

Original

四海之内，皆兄弟也。

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Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher -551–-479 BC

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