He who learns but does not think, is lost. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.Confucius
“When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When you meet someone not as good as you are, look within and examine your own self.”
“When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When you meet someone not as good as you are, look within and examine your own self.”
— CONFUCIUS
Philosopher · 551 – 479
Chinese philosopher whose teachings in the Analects shaped East Asian ethics, education, and governance for two millennia.
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