educational equality

  • Mencius – Chapter 13.43

    Gongdu Zi wonders why Mencius ignores Teng Geng’s questions. Mencius refuses those who ask relying on rank, talent, age, merits or old ties. Teng Geng bears two such biases, as learning demands humility free from worldly privilege.

  • The Analects – Chapter 17.4

    Confucius playfully teases Ziyou for using refined ritual music to govern tiny Wucheng. Ziyou quotes Confucius’ own teaching that all people benefit from education. Confucius admits his joke, showing his humility and belief that universal musical education suits every place and rank.

  • The Analects – Chapter 15.39

    The Master said, “In education, there should be no distinction among classes.”