So there is no way to go to Wan Li Road without accumulating half a step.
Source: Xunzi's Persuasion
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Therefore, you can't take Wan Li Road without accumulating steps; If you don't accumulate small streams, you won't be a river. Leap, not ten steps; This is a great contribution to the success of Ma Xu.
Translation:
Therefore, without the accumulation of half a step, there is no way to reach thousands of miles away; Without the accumulation of tiny flowing water, there is no way to merge into the rivers and seas. The horse jumped less than ten paces; A bad horse can pull a cart for ten days, and its achievement comes from constantly walking.
Relevant knowledge of "encouraging learning"
"Persuade to Learn" systematically expounds the methods, purposes and importance of moral cultivation and moral education. Xunzi's cultivation method is closely related to his moral outlook and theory of human nature. People think that human nature is evil, but through the enlightenment of studying law and personal study, they can become a moral person. Because learning is the foundation of self-cultivation.
It is believed that learning can put human nature on the right track and make people's thoughts and behaviors impeccable. Learning can not only make people change from evil to good, but also expand their knowledge and change their habits. He regards moral quality as the product of education and environment, so he pays special attention to "learning".