therefore, the wood is straight when it is tied with rope, and the gold is sharp and beneficial. A gentleman who is knowledgeable and cares about himself every day knows what is clear and does nothing wrong. (Xunzi's "Persuading Learning") Leaping forward, not ten steps, and driving ten horses, is a great success; Perseverance, rotten wood does not fold, perseverance, stone can be carved. (Xunzi's "Persuading Learning") Earthworms have no advantage of their minions, and their bones and muscles are strong. They eat the earth and drink the yellow earth, and they are also attentive. (Xunzi's "Encouraging Learning") Qing, take it from blue and be blue "Encouraging Learning"

Ancient scholars must have teachers. Teacher, so preach and accept the industry to solve doubts. (Han Yu's "Teacher's Theory") Therefore, there is nothing expensive or cheap, nothing long or little, and what the Tao exists, what the teacher exists. (Han Yu's "Teacher's Theory") Confucius said: If you have a threesome, you must have a teacher. Therefore, disciples don't have to be inferior to teachers, and teachers don't have to be superior to disciples. They have a good knowledge of Taoism and specialize in their skills. That's all. (Han Yu, "Shi Shuo")