Kung Fu-tzu Confucius Quotes on Learning (4 Quotes)

A gentleman, in his plans, thinks of the Way he does not think how he is going to make a living. Even farming sometimes has a shortage and even learning may incidentally bring a salary. A gentleman is concerned with the progress of the Way he is not anxious about poverty.

Love of goodness without love of learning degenerates into simple-mindedness. Love of knowledge without love of learning degenerates into utter lack of principle. Love of faithfulness without love of learning degenerates into injurious disregard of consequences. Love of uprightness without love of learning degenerates into harshness. Love of courage without love of learning degenerates into insubordination. Love of strong character without love of learning degenerates into mere recklessness.

There is the love of knowing without the love of learning the beclouding here leads to dissipation of mind.

He who remembers from day to day what he has yet to learn, and from month to month what he has learned already, may be said to have a love of learning.