Confucius (551-479 BC) was a contemporary of Mahavir and Gautam Buddha. He was a Chinese philosopher and teacher whose ethical and political theories have deep impact even in modern China. He interlinked the morality of government and personal life. He emphasized that morality should begin at personal level and it will lead to honesty in public sphere. He was a champion of family values like respecting elders, parents etc which will automatically translate into respecting rules and laws.