# Nan-kung Kwo — Analects character guide

> Nan-kung Kwo in Analects by Confucius.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** VI Nan - kung Kwo, Nan - kung Kwo

**First appearance:** 0000-book-i-hsio-r

## Who they are

A disciple who asks about the ancient heroes Î and Shun, and Confucius praises his reverence.

## In the story

### [Book XIV: Hsien Wǎn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/book-xiv-hsien-w-n)

Inquires about historical figures, earning praise from Confucius as a superior man and esteemer of virtue.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/vi)

Submits an inquiry to Confucius about the contrast between skillful archers and boat-movers versus those who toiled in husbandry, showing his interest in virtue over force.

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