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We May Learn Wisdom

Master Kǒng, philosopher

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Aug 02, 2023
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By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and Third by experience, which is the bitterest.

-Master Kǒng, philosopher

I’m going to reflect on my reflections, imitate my imitations, and then provide a short snippet of something I recently wrote.

Reflecting on myself is uncomfortable …

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