He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.
By three methods we may learn wisdom: by reflection, which is noblest; by imitation, which is easiest; and by experience, which is the bitterest.
CO ConfuciusPhilosopher · 551–479 BCE이 명언의 의미
Wisdom can be earned by reflection, copied by imitation, or paid for by hard experience. Reflection is the noblest — and the cheapest.
배경
Chinese teacher and philosopher whose sayings on character, learning, and conduct shaped East Asian thought.
This line is among the quotes by Confucius that readers return to on 지혜 — a small, portable reminder to carry into the morning.
이어서 읽기
관련 명언
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.
We know what we are, but know not what we may be.