There are many classic philosophical statements in The Analects of Confucius, here are 5:
1. Knowing is knowing, not knowing is not knowing, this is knowing
Selected from "The Analects of Confucius" "Wei Zheng", this sentence means: knowing means knowing, not knowing means not knowing. This is the true wisdom.
2. Learning without thinking means nothing, thinking without learning means peril
From "The Analects of Confucius·Wei Zheng", this sentence means: Just learning without thinking will lead to failure. You will be confused but gain nothing; just thinking without learning will lead to mental fatigue and gain nothing.
3. Confucius said: Isn’t it true that one should learn and practice from time to time? Isn’t it great to have friends from far away? Isn't it a gentleman if a person doesn't know something but doesn't get upset?
From "The Analects·Xueer", this sentence means: Confucius said: "Isn't it also very pleasant to review the knowledge you have learned after studying? Like-minded people come from far away , Aren’t you also very happy? I am not angry when others don’t understand me. Aren’t I also a morally cultivated person? "
4. When the year is cold, you will know that the pines and cypresses will wither.
< p> From "The Analects of Confucius·Zihan", this sentence means: When the weather is the coldest every year, you will know that most other plants have withered, and only the pines and cypresses are tall and straight. It is a metaphor for those who practice Taoism and have perseverance. They can endure hardships and torture without changing their original intentions.5. When you see a virtuous person, think about them, and when you see an unworthy person, you should introspect yourself
From "The Analects of Confucius·Liren", this sentence means: when you see someone who is virtuous and talented, People learn from him and hope to be on par with him; when they see someone without virtue, they should reflect on their own shortcomings in their hearts.
Baidu Encyclopedia-Knowing is knowing, not knowing is not knowing
Baidu Encyclopedia-Learning without thinking is useless, thinking without learning is peril
Baidu Encyclopedia- Learn and practice from time to time, don’t you say (yuè)
Baidu Encyclopedia - When the year is cold, you will know that the pines and cypresses will wither afterward
Baidu Encyclopedia - See the wise and think about them, but see the unworthy And introspection