| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese philosopher | The Times Concise | 26 Oct 2022 |
| Chinese philosopher | The Times Concise | 21 Jul 2022 |
| Thinker regularly quick in filling most of puzzle | ||
| A Chinese philosopher who is often quoted as saying "___ say..." | ||
| Philosopher to study flowering plants, might you say? | ||
| Chinese philosopher | ||
| Chinese philosopher | ||
| Great Chinese teacher of ethics. |