“The point where to rest being known, the object of pursuit is then determined; and, that being determined, an unperturbed calmness may be attained to. To that calmness there will succeed a tranquil repose. In that repose there may be careful deliberation, and that deliberation will be followed by the attainment of the desired end.”
Category Archives: On Knowledge & Wisdom
「知之為知之，不知為不知，是知也。」
“To know what we know, and know what we do not know, is wisdom.”
子曰：「知之者不如好之者，好之者不如樂之者。」
The Master said, “They who know the truth are not equal to those who love it, and they who love it are not equal to those who delight in it.”
子曰：「我非生而知之者。好古，敏以求之者也。」
The Master said, “I am not one who was born in the possession of knowledge; I am one who is fond of antiquity [ancient culture], and earnest in seeking it there.”
想知多一點 To learn more about this quote ->《論語》《述而》7.20
孔子曰：「生而知之者，上也；學而知之者，次也; …。」
Confucius said, “Those who are born with the possession of knowledge are the highest class of men. Those who learn, and so, readily, get possession of knowledge, are the next. …”
想知多一點 To learn more about this quote ->《論語》《季氏》16.9
「玉不琢，不成器；人不學，不知 ‘道’」
“The jade uncut will not form a vessel for use; and if men do not learn, they do not know the Way (in which they should go).”
「仁者樂山，智者樂水」
“The virtuous find pleasure in hills; the wise find pleasure in water.”
想知多一點 To learn more about this quote -> 《論語》《雍也》6.23
「大學之道，在明明德，在親民，在止於至善。」
“What the Great Learning teaches, is to illustrate illustrious virtue; to renovate the people; and to rest in the highest excellence.”
「格物、至知、誠意、正心、修身、齊家、治國、平天下」
“Things being investigated, knowledge became complete. Their knowledge being complete, their thoughts were sincere. Their thoughts being sincere, their hearts were then rectified. Their hearts being rectified, their persons were cultivated. Their persons being cultivated, their families were regulated. Their families being regulated, their states were rightly governed. Their states being rightly governed, the whole kingdom was made tranquil and happy.”