Confucius is the greatest educationist in Chinese history. Though in existence for more than 2, 000 years, his education thought still has important directive significance to modern education. No matter in such aspects as the educational objective, students, educational principle, educational method or the teacher - student relationship, there is too much nourishment that needs us to draw in Confucius thought. In inheriting and drawing lessons from the fine tradition of ancient education, modern Chinese education may get considerable development.