# Confucius — The Art of War character guide

> Confucius in The Art of War by Sun Tzu.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0004-the-commentators

## Who they are

The great Chinese philosopher, quoted in the commentaries.

## In the story

### [Apologies for War](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_art_of_war_se/chapters/apologies-for-war)

Discussed as having both civil and military functions; his words 'If I fight, I conquer' are cited to show his competence in war.

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