If jade is not polished, it will not become a useful tool, and if people do not learn it, they will not know it. Therefore, the kings of ancient times put teaching first in establishing their country and their people.
Confucius is similar in nature but far apart in habits.
Confucius If you don’t learn enough, you are afraid of losing it.
Confucius Isn’t it great to learn and practice it from time to time?
Confucius was tireless in learning and tireless in teaching.
Confucius: Don’t worry about others but don’t know yourself; worry about not knowing others.
Confucius: If a worker wants to do his job well, he must first sharpen his tools.
Confucius: A gentleman is magnanimous, but a villain is always concerned.
Confucius was quick and eager to learn, and was not ashamed to ask questions.
Confucius: Three armies can seize the commander, but a single man cannot seize the will.
Confucius When the year is cold, you will know that the pines and cypresses will wither.
Confucius If you learn without thinking, you will be in vain; if you think without learning, you will be in danger.
Confucius was tireless in learning and tireless in teaching.
Confucius If his body is upright, he will not do what he is told; if his body is not upright, he will not do what he is told.
Confucius: "The Analects of Confucius·Xianwen" A gentleman is ashamed of his words and goes beyond his actions.