![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Thinking and learning are dangerous in isolation but powerful in harmony. If you think but do not learn, you will be in danger. If you learn but do not think, you will be dazed. What follows is a collection of my favorite quotes and passages from Confucius’s Analects along with my own brief thoughts and reflections. What’s the best way to handle failure and setbacks?.Why is it so hard to stick with my goals?.While Confucius’s philosophy is often characterized as quite traditional- emphasizing piety, loyalty, respect for one’s ancestors, and propriety in one’s relationships-a close reading of his thought is surprisingly applicable to many of our seemingly modern dilemmas: The Analects are a collection of his thoughts and conversations on a range of topics from leadership and education to wisdom and love. Born in 551 BC in present-day China, Confucius is one of the most influential thinkers to have ever lived. ![]()
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