Confucian Classics
Interpretation of the "Xue Er" Chapter from The Analects
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Learn diligently and review regularly.
The Master said, "Is it not delightful to learn and practice what you have learned in a timely manner? Is it not joyful to have friends come from afar? Is it not the mark of a true gentleman to remain unperturbed when others fail to recognize one's worth?"
This is the first chapter of The Analects, outlining the path of a noble person in three dimensions: learning, friendship, and self-cultivation.
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