好仁不好学,其蔽也愚;
好知不好学,其蔽也荡;
好信不好学,其蔽也贼;
好直不好学,其蔽也绞;
好勇不好学,其蔽也乱;
好刚不好学,其蔽也狂。
孔子
《论语》
Fond of benevolence but not fond of learning,
its disadvantage is being too easily fooled.
Fond of wisdom but not fond of learning,
its disadvantage is being too easily superficial.
Fond of trust but not fond of learning,
its disadvantage is being too easily harmed.
Fond of straightforwardness but not fond of learning,
its disadvantage is being too easily impatient.
Fond of boldness but not fond of learning,
its disadvantage is being too easily impulsive.
Fond of firmness but not fond of learning,
its disadvantage is being too easily aggressive.
Confucius
(Analects)