Confucius
Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
labor learning
Learning without thought is labor lost; and thought without learning is perilous.
learning faithful way
The really faithful lover of learning holds fast to the Good Way till death.
learning two able
When I walk along with two others, from at least one I will be able to learn.
knowledge learning roots
Things have their roots and branches. Affairs have their beginnings and their ends. To know what is first and what is last will lead one near the Way.
learning goal losing
Study as if you have not reached your goal - hold it as if you were afraid of losing what you have.
learning mind growing
The master said, 'Quietly to store up knowledge in my mind, to learn without flagging, to teach without growing weary, these present me with no difficulties.'
learning trustworthy unlikely
In a hamlet of ten households, there are bound to be those who are my equal in doing their best for others and in being trustworthy in what they say, but they are unlikely to be as eager to learn as I am.
knowledge-learning silent satiety
The silent treasuring up of knowledge; learning without satiety; and instructing others without being wearied: which one of these things belongs to me?
teacher knowledge learning
Reviewing what you have learned and learning anew, you are fit to be a teacher.
inspirational character learning
When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.
knowledge learning thinking
To study and not think is a waste. To think and not study is dangerous.
ignorance learning achievement
Some are born with knowledge, some derive it from study, and some acquire it only after a painful realization of their ignorance. But the knowledge being possessed, it comes to the same thing. Some study with a natural ease, some from a desire for advantages, and some by strenuous effort. But the achievement being made, it comes to the same thing.
giving-up learning thinking
He who learns but does not think, is lost. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.
derived homes integrity nation strength
The strength of a nation is derived from the integrity of its homes