The Last True Learner: In Mourning for a Disciple Whose Like is No More

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Confucius answered: “There was Yan Hui who loved learning. Sadly, he died young. Now, there is no one like him.”

There was Yen Hui; he loved to learn. Unfortunately his appointed time was short, and he died. Now there is no one who loves to learn, as he did.

有颜回者好学，不幸短命死矣！今也则亡。

Source: The Analects, Xian Jin XI, Chapter 7

Author: Confucius

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