Action without education breeds ignorance (但力行，不学文，任己见，昧理真)
Chapter 8: The Pursuit of Lifelong Learning (余力学文)
DZG-157•Chapter 8: The Pursuit of Lifelong Learning
但力行，不学文，任己见，昧理真
— Dàn Lì Xíng, Bù Xué Wén, Rèn Jǐ Jiàn, Mèi Lǐ Zhēn
Modern Translation & Meaning
"Action without education breeds ignorance. Hustling blindly without seeking out wisdom and new perspectives ensures you will hit a plateau you cannot cross."
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