Kongfuzi or better known as Confucius was a humanist; he belief that one should subdue to propriety: conformity to prevailing customs and usages in order to achieve perfect virtue. Furthermore, he emphasizes that propriety meant more then just mere etiquette and good manners. It is what we cultivate from the inner self and qualities that enables us to be a superior man apart from all other humans. Confucius believed that morals were the key to superiority in life and that people should be governed by moral force. He believed that there were several virtues that could lead people to this moral greatness. Moreover, Confucius stated that the ideal person was one of good moral character. The ideal person was also truly reverent in worship and sincerely respected his father and his ruler. He was expected to think for himself, guided by definite rules of conduct.
The Confucian ideal end of government would be governing by moral force, rather than harsh laws and restrictions. Confucius believed that governing by moral force would be much more effective than scaring the society with the consequences of breaking the laws. His views on government were that every citizen of the state should have a designated title or role, and assert himself in that role in the scheme of life; that every ruler should be benevolent, provide a good living standard for the people, and promote moral education and the rites. A leader can be great only if they themselves lead exemplary lives, and were willing to be guided by moral principles, their states would inevitably become prosperous and happy.
Subsequently, Confucius believed that an ideal state emphasizes sincerity in personal and public conduct. One has to observe the rules of appropriateness. The conduct, behavior, and character of a ruler/leader should be conformed by virtue. In other words, a ruler/leader is an exemplary to the people: to the society. Therefore, if society are being thought about the virtues and the understanding of the rules of propriety, they would avoid unjust activities and activities that goes against law which may conclude to punishment.