The Futility of Thought Without Study: Confucius on the Peril of an Empty Mind

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Confucius reflected: “A day and night of thought brought no gain. Learning is the better way.”

I have been the whole day without eating, and the whole night without sleeping; occupied with thinking. It was of no use. The better plan is to learn.

吾尝终日不食，终夜不寝，以思，无益，不如学也。

Source: The Analects, Wei Ling Gong XV, Chapter 31

Author: Confucius

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