Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little; by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods.
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You must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Reading is essential for knowledge, and neglecting it leads to ignorance.
Confucius emphasizes the importance of reading as a fundamental way to gain knowledge and prevent ignorance. He asserts that individuals must prioritize time for reading; otherwise, they are willingly choosing to remain uninformed and unaware of the world around them.
Themes
ReadingKnowledgeIgnoranceEducationSelf-Improvement
In practice
Example use cases
In an educational seminar about lifelong learning, emphasize the need for dedicated reading time.
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