Education Quotes by Confucius

To study and at times practice what one has learned, is this not a pleasure?

— Confucius

In old days men studied for the sake of self-improvement; nowadays men study in order to impress other people.

— Confucius

Study without reflection is a waste of time; reflection without study is dangerous.

— Confucius

I transmit but do not create. I place my trust in the teachings of antiquity.

— Confucius

Some may study side by side, and yet be asunder when they come to the logic of things.

— Confucius

The proper man understands equity, the small man profits.

— Confucius

Study the past, if you would divine the future.

— Confucius

You cannot open a book without learning something.

— Confucius

The Master said, "To study, and then in a timely fashion to practice what you have learned - is this not satisfying?…

— Confucius

To be fond of learning is near to wisdom.

— Confucius

A man who reviews the old so as to find out the new is qualified to teach others.

— Confucius

Teachers open the door ... you enter by yourself.

— Confucius

Only through education does one come to be dissatisfied with his own knowledge, and only through teaching others does one come to…

— Confucius

Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.

— Confucius

To be fond of learning is near to wisdom; to practice with vigor is near to benevolence; and to be conscious of…

— Confucius

The silent treasuring up of knowledge; learning without satiety; and instructing others without being wearied: which one of these things belongs to…

— Confucius

Learn as though you would never be able to master it; hold it as though you would be in fear of losing…

— Confucius

What the great learning teaches, is to illustrate illustrious virtue; to renovate the people; and to rest in the highest excellence.

— Confucius

Knowledge is recognizing what you know and what you don't.

— Confucius

“Study the past if you would define the future.”

— Confucius

It is not possible for one to teach others who cannot teach his own family.

— Confucius

To study and not think is a waste. To think and not study is dangerous.

— Confucius

Study as though you cannot catch up to it, and as though you fear you are going to lose it.

— Confucius

When I walk along with two others, from at least one I will be able to learn.

— Confucius

Isn't it a pleasure to study and practice what you have learned?

— Confucius