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 A Sparse Harvest: Confucius on the Perennial Scarcity of True Talent Confucius Quote: How Can a Carriage Be Made to Go Without the Yoking Bar? The Golden Rule of Confucius: Wish to Establish Yourself? Establish Others. The Ultimate Attraction: When Virtue Governs, the People Come Bearing Their Children Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.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.