HomePhilosophersConfucius Quotes (孔子)The Universal Family: “All Within the Four Seas Are Brothers” The Universal Family: “All Within the Four Seas Are Brothers”By Zheng / May 7, 2026 / Confucian ideal, four seas, global community, human fellowship, The Analects, universal brotherhood, Yan Yuan XII, Yan Yuan XII Chapter 5 All within the four seas will be his brothers. 四海之内,皆兄弟也。 Source: The Analects, Yan Yuan XII, Chapter 5 Author: Zi Xia Related Posts The Few Who Move the Many: On the Scarcity of True Governance Scraps for Himself, Abundance for the Spirits: The Sacrificial Piety of Yu The Unfathomable Summit: A Disciple’s Gaze Upon the Master’s Way The Diverging Paths: “The Superior Man Progresses Upwards, the Mean Man Downwards” Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Type here.. Name* Email* Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.