Kung lived around 500 BC, making him a contemporary of Buddha. He was a member of the nobility, and served at court, and as a teacher of court etiquette, philosophy, ethics, and history. A collection of stories and quotations, most likely compiled by Confucius' students after his death. Human relationships are permanent and stable.
Human beings have an obligation to cultivate themselves morally.
It is still important in modern China, although it is no longer studied in schools, or endorsed by the government. Confucianism was the basis of the civil service examinations, and as such, had a strong impact on education . Merchants and business people were the lowest. Strong influence on Chinese inter-personal relationships and family life. Family comes before all else.