analects

also an·a·lec·ta (ăn'ə-lĕk'tə)
pl.n.
Selections from or parts of a literary work or group of works. Often used as a title.

[Greek analekta, selected things, from neuter pl. of analektos, gathered together, from analegein, to gather : ana-, ana- + legein, to gather.]

analectic an'a·lec'tic adj.

(AN-uh-lekts)
also analecta (an-uh-LEK-tuh) plural noun
Selections from or parts of a literary work or group of works. Often used as a title.

Etymology
Greek analekta, selected things, from neuter plural of analektos, gathered together, from analegein, to gather : ana- + legein, to gather.

Usage
"The Confucian Analects are endlessly reinterpreted: the sage must have turned over in his grave several times over because of the liberties taken in his name." — Chong Seck Chim, Old news and views recycled, The New Straits Times, Feb 16, 2000.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a collection of excerpts from a literary work
  Synonym: analecta

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Quotes:

"Is there any one maxim which ought to be acted upon throughout one's whole life? Surely the maxim of loving kindness is such: Do not unto others what you would not they should do unto you."