He who learns but does not think, is lost. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.Confucius
“Learning without reflection is a waste, reflection without learning is dangerous.”
“Learning without reflection is a waste, reflection without learning is dangerous.”
— 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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