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Review what is old and understand what is new; then one can serve as a teacher.
Plain meaningReturn to what you know until it yields a new understanding.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
Teaching and learning cause each other to grow.
Plain meaningTeachers and students can improve through one another.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
A student need not be inferior to the teacher, nor must a teacher be superior to the student.
Plain meaningStudents can surpass teachers, and expertise can differ by subject.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
Learn without weariness and teach others without tiring.
Plain meaningKeep learning, and teach with patience.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
Do not expect to restore the ancient ways, and do not treat customary methods as permanently valid.
Plain meaningAdapt to reality instead of copying old solutions.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
When you see a worthy person, think of becoming their equal; when you see someone unworthy, examine yourself within.
Plain meaningLearn from good examples, and use bad examples to inspect yourself.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
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