Zhu Xi Quotes on Knowledge
Zhu Xi was a Chinese philosopher and the most influential exponent of Neo-Confucianism. This page collects quotes attributed to Zhu Xi on the topic of knowledge, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Zhu Xi:
“When you read, do not seek to discover anything in the books beyond what is in the books.”
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Attributed to Zhu Xi:
“The investigation of things is the foundation of learning.”
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Attributed to Zhu Xi:
“All things in the world have principle, and the investigation of principle must extend to every individual thing.”
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Attributed to Zhu Xi:
“Without learning, even a man of high natural endowment cannot become a sage.”