Which statement most accurately describes Confucius?
A) He was a cousin of Siddhartha Gautama.
B) He was deified by the Chinese government within five years after his death.
C) He assumed that all humans had their own Dao.
D) He was a Qin emperor.
E) He followed a Legalist philosophy.

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Confucius believed that all humans had their own Dao or path to follow, and that by following this path they could become virtuous individuals. He did not believe in deification or hold a position as emperor. He also did not follow Legalist philosophy, which emphasized strict laws and punishment. He was not related to Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism.

Which Statement Most Accurately Describes Confucius