How did Confucius influence the West?

I already know how he influenced the East but I need a world wide influence. I have a debate in World History where I have to explain how Confucius is more influential than Hitler in World History because my opponent has Hitler. I think Hitler is much more Important in a world wide range but I need to win this debate so please help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!|||He was the object of many jokes in the west. =(