There may be those who act without knowing why. I do not do so. Hearing much and selecting what is good and following it; seeing much and keeping it in memory – this is the second style of knowledge.
盖有不知而作之者，我无是也。多闻择其善者而从之，多见而识之，知之次也。
Source: The Analects, Shu Er VII, Chapter 28
Author: Confucius
