The Teacher’s Paradox: Claiming “What Have I?” While Embodying the Ideal

By / / diligence, humility, learning, paradox, Shu Er VII, Shu Er VII Chapter 2, teaching, The Analects
Confucius said: Silently treasuring knowledge, learning without tiring, teaching without wearying – which of these can I claim?

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

默而识之，学而不厌，诲人不倦，何有于我哉？

Source: The Analects, Shu Er VII, Chapter 2

Author: Confucius

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