First, Confucius' thought.

1. Kindness: Confucius emphasized that people should care for each other, help each other, and be responsible for their own actions.

2. The Doctrine of the Mean: Confucius believes that when dealing with interpersonal relationships and political issues, we should maintain a moderate principle, which is neither excessive nor inferior.

3. Rule by Rites: Confucius advocated restoring the rites of the week, believing that rites can solve all social problems. He emphasized that people should follow etiquette norms, including various etiquette and moral norms.

4. Education is classless: Confucius advocates that education should be equal and there should be no distinction between rich and poor.

5. Never tire of learning and never tire of teaching: Confucius believes that there is no end to learning, and we should keep learning and teaching others.

Second, Lao Tzu's thought.

1. Governing by doing nothing: Laozi advocates letting nature take its course, not excessively interfering with the development of things, and letting things develop naturally. He believes that "inaction" can "do whatever you want".

2. Teaching without words: Laozi advocates setting an example, not teaching by example. He thinks example is more important than language.

3. Taoism is natural: Laozi believes that everything in the universe follows certain laws, which are natural and people should respect and obey.

4. quietism: Laozi advocates that people should let go of their desires and persistence to achieve real freedom and peace. He thinks that nothing is the highest state.

Generally speaking, Confucius and Laozi have their own ideas. Confucius' thought pays more attention to social order and interpersonal relationship, while Laozi's thought emphasizes the freedom of nature and individuals.

influencing factor

There are many other thinkers who have influenced the thoughts of Confucius and Laozi.

As far as Confucius' thought is concerned, Duke Zhou had an influence on Confucius' Confucianism and was considered as the pioneer of Confucianism. Laozi also had a certain influence on Confucius' thought. Laozi's thought advocated "governing by doing nothing", which influenced Confucius' political view. At the same time, Confucius was also influenced by other thinkers at that time, such as Mozi and Zhuangzi, and drew nutrients from their thoughts.

As for Laozi's thoughts, his thoughts were influenced by Laozi himself, the founder of Taoism. At the same time, Zhuangzi had a certain influence on Laozi's thought. Zhuangzi advocated "Taoism is natural", which influenced Laozi's view of nature. In addition, Mozi also had a certain influence on Laozi's thought. Mozi's thought advocated "universal love" and "mutual non-aggression", which influenced Laozi's view of interpersonal relationship.

In a word, the thoughts of Confucius and Laozi were not isolated, but influenced by other thinkers at that time. These thinkers have had a far-reaching influence on their thoughts, making them richer and more diverse.