1. If you don’t learn and know yourself, and you don’t ask and know yourself, you will behave in ancient and modern ways.

From Wang Chong: "Lunheng"

Translation: Knowing without studying, understanding without asking, this kind of thing is unique in ancient and modern times.

2. If you don’t know, ask; if you don’t know, learn.

From Xunzi: "Xunzi·Fei Twelve Sons"

Translation: If you don't know, you should humbly ask others for advice, and if you don't understand something, you should study in depth.

3. If you ask questions, you will be rich; if you use it yourself, you will have less.

From: "Shang Shu·Zhong Hui's Edict"

Translation: If you like to ask questions and ask others for advice, your knowledge will be enriched. If you are subjective and arbitrary, if you don't humbly ask others for advice, you will not be able to accomplish anything. event.

4. Smart and eager to learn, and not ashamed to ask questions.

From: "The Analects of Confucius·Gongye Chang"

Translation: Humble and eager to learn, and don't mind asking for advice from those who are inferior to yourself.

5. The first Dade Long Wangzun, his disciples filled his room, and his words did not even drop. Yu Li waited on the left and right, leaning over to ask questions and ask questions; or when he was yelling at someone, he would become more respectful and courteous, not daring to say a word; when he was pleased, he would ask again. Therefore, although I am stupid, I have learned something.

From Song Lian: "Preface to Ma Sheng in Dongyang"

Translation: The senior was highly respected, his disciples crowded his house, and his words and attitude were never tactful. I stood beside him, raising questions and asking questions. I leaned down and asked him respectfully with my ear to the side.

Sometimes when he scolds me loudly, my expression becomes more submissive, my etiquette is more thoughtful, and I dare not say a word to refute; when he is happy, I go to ask for advice again. So even though I was stupid, I learned a lot in the end.