This highlights the importance of humility and openness to diverse perspectives. A truly wise person isn't limited by their own views but actively seeks knowledge from others to deepen their comprehension of the world, promoting continuous growth and insight.
Quote by I Ching: “The superior person learns from the many, and thus broadens his understanding.”
The superior person learns from the many, and thus broadens his understanding.
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Historical Context
The 'I Ching' frequently refers to 'the superior person' as an ideal, one who embodies wisdom, virtue, and adapts wisely to changing circumstances, often through learning and self-cultivation during times of political and social upheaval.
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Ancient Chinese divination text, also known as the Book of Changes, composed and refined over several centuries beginning around the tenth century BCE during the Zhou dynasty. It consists of 64 hexagrams with associated commentary addressing ethics, action, and natural patterns. Confucius reportedly studied it so intensively that he wore through three sets of binding cords.
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