Nancy Wang
Quotation from 孔子 Confucius Needed My son is studying Confucius soon in his history class. I am wondering if there are any quotations in Chinese from the writings of Confucius, such as 论语, that would be suitable for an 8-year-old boy to memorize. Something short, with a good moral message, would be the best. He knows some basic Chinese, and I can help him to pronounce and memorize the passage. Thank you!
Sep 23, 2014 9:22 PM
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有教无类。 In teaching there should be no distinction of classes. 当仁,不让于师。 When it comes to benevolence, one need not give precedence even to his teacher. 温故而知新,可以为师矣。有教无类。 In teaching there should be no distinction of classes. 学而时习之,不亦说乎? Is it not pleasant to learn with a constant perseveranceand application? 学而不思则罔,思而不学则殆。 Learning without thought is labourlost; thought without learning is perilous. 敏而好学,不耻下问。 He was of an active nature and yet fond of learning, and he was not ashamed to ask and learn of his inferiors. 十室之邑,必有忠信,如丘者焉,不如丘之好学也。 In a hamlet of ten families, there may be found one honourable and sincere as I am, but not so fond of learning. 知之者,不如好之者,好之者,不如乐之者。They who know the truth are not equal to those who love it, and they who love it are not equal to those who delight in it. 默而识之,学而不厌,诲人不倦,何有于我哉。 The silent treasuring up of knowledge; learning without satiety; and instructing others without being wearied -- which one of these things belongs to me?
September 24, 2014
Confucius's sayings that we can read today are mostly collected in THE ANALECTS (OF CONFUCIUS), which is easily accessible on the internet. You can search and view and even print it at will. There are Chinese version, English version, or C-E bilingual version. All free. Especially, at least 3 qualified English versions which come from native english speakers are available. Incidently, you can use some version(s) on your smartphones too. For one, Apple's app store sells it at $ zero ;-D
September 24, 2014
Nina, 其实是我自己教他,他今年是在家教育的。我们的历史课本叫做 "The Story of the World" by Susan Wise Bauer,有一个章节关于孔子,另一个关于秦朝和始皇帝。Unfortunately, 孩子们在 North Star 不学习这个话题。
September 28, 2014
Linus快要学论语了,在他将要开始的历史课上,哇,真了不起,很出乎我的意料。
September 28, 2014
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