“Learning is life. Life is learning. If you are not living, you are not learning enough. If you are not growing, you are not learning enough”
Xun Zi, Chinese Confucian philosopher
Here are 4 important learning lessons from Xun Zi
Think, Think, Think.
“The learning of the gentleman enters through his ears, fastens to his heart, spreads through his four limbs, and manifests itself in his actions. … The learning of the petty person enters through his ears and passes out his mouth. From mouth to ears is only four inches- how could it be enough to improve a whole body larger than that.”- Xun Zi
Everything is connected
“In order to properly understand the big picture, everyone should fear becoming mentally clouded and obsessed with one small section of truth.”- Xun Zi
Always examine yourself on the inside
“It is simply that when one examines oneself on the inside, external goods carry little weight.”- Xun Zi
No matter where you are, no matter what you are going through right now in your life, always do the right thing.
“If an action … involves little profit but much righteousness, do it.”- Xun Zi
You must be logged in to post a comment.