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Confucius quotes about learning

Chinese Philosopher

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Confucius quote: "Learn as if you were not reaching your goal and as though you..."
Learn as if you were not reaching your goal and as though you were scared of missing it Confucius
The Master said, “To study, and then in a timely fashion to practice what you have learned—is this not satisfying? To have companions arrive from afar—is this not a joy? To remain unrecognized by others and yet remain free of resentment—is this not the mark of the gentleman?” (Analects 1.1) Confucius
Confucius quote: "He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but..."
He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger. Confucius
By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. Confucius
Confucius quote: "You cannot open a book without learning something."
You cannot open a book without learning something. Confucius
Confucius quote: "Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without..."
Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous. Confucius
Confucius quote: "Learn as though you would never be able to master it; hold it..."
Learn as though you would never be able to master it; hold it as though you would be in fear of losing it. Confucius
Confucius quote: "Learning without reflection is a waste. Reflection without..."
Learning without reflection is a waste. Reflection without learning is dangerous. Confucius
The Master said, At fifteen I set my heart upon learning. At thirty, I had planted my feet firm upon the ground. At forty, I no longer suffered from perplexities. At fifty, I knew what were the biddings of Heaven. At sixty, I heard them with docile ear. At seventy, I could follow the dictates of my own heart; for what I desired no longer overstepped the boundaries of righ. Confucius

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