Learning without thought is labor lost; and thought without learning is perilous.

Quote by Confucius

Topics: Learning Quotes, Thought Quotes

The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed...

The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed...

Make fair agreements and stick to them

Make fair agreements and stick to them

To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness.

To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness.

Study the past, if you would divine the future.

Study the past, if you would divine the future.

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

Failure is not an option.

Failure is not an option.

It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.

It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.

If a man take no thought about what is distant, he will find sorrow near...

If a man take no thought about what is distant, he will find sorrow near...

I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me;I will be concerned at...

I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me;I will be concerned at...

Virtue is never left to stand alone. He who has it will have neighbors.

Virtue is never left to stand alone. He who has it will have neighbors.

When anger rises, think of the consequences

When anger rises, think of the consequences

The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort

The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

If names are not correct, language will not be in accordance with the truth of...

If names are not correct, language will not be in accordance with the truth of...

The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must...

The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must...

To know what is right and not to do it is the worst cowardice.

To know what is right and not to do it is the worst cowardice.

It is not possible for one to teach others who cannot teach his own family.

It is not possible for one to teach others who cannot teach his own family.

Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll...

Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll...

Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and...

Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and...