At the beginning of this paragraph, it is better to learn in an instant, which actually emphasizes the theme of this chapter: persuasion. Then we can see the difference between "being good at doing things" and "striving for self-improvement" from the perspective of learning.
Learning needs a learning object and a set of learning methods. If the object of study is correct and the method of study is correct, then you will learn these things from yourself and you will get a great improvement in your ability. Therefore, a gentleman is not born special, but acquired. In Mr. Xunzi's view, the study of gentlemen should refer to the study of the former king mentioned in the previous paragraph-"I don't know the last words of the former king." "
It is by learning the knowledge left by the former king that you can know the true meaning of learning and see the truly vast world as far as you can when climbing a mountain, because you stand on the basis of your predecessors. The process of learning is not a process that you can learn by waiting, relying, relying and relying on foreign things. Just like even the best teachers come to class, students can't learn anything unless they learn and listen. No matter how high the mountain is, they can't see the scenery on it. Therefore, learning needs to be polished by yourself, and it is accumulated bit by bit through your own efforts.
Personal understanding: our own strength is always small. We are all social animals, and it is impossible to exist independently from the outside world. We are in contact with the outside world all the time, just like the communication in Zhihu at the moment. How to make better use of the outside world is a problem we should think about.