Seeking knowledge without learning is like wishing to fish without a net.

“Pursuing knowledge without learning is like fishing without a net”: Without learning knowledge or paying attention to cultural accomplishment, wanting to seek the truth is like trying to catch fish without a fishing net.

Study: learn knowledge. Beg, wish: hope (want) to get. You: It seems. Know: truth. "Seeking knowledge without learning is like fishing without a net" means: not learning knowledge or paying attention to cultural accomplishment, but wanting to seek the truth is like (you) wanting to catch fish without a fishing net. From "Baopuzi·Waipian·Xu Xue" "A man who seeks knowledge without studying is like a man who wants to fish but has no net. Although his heart is diligent, he will not gain anything; if he is broad and knowledgeable, he still needs to be supported by the wind, and his body is not tired. And the journey is far away."

"Pursuing knowledge without learning is like fishing without a net." Original text

Bao Muzi said: The scholar is so clear about his nature and reason that he shakes off the filth and carves. Forging raw materials, honing and tempering, enlightening wisdom, decorating quality, observing the past and knowing the past, extensive experience and admonishment, looking up and observing, so it is there, the king of personnel, so it is prepared. Advance can help the country, retreat can protect oneself. Therefore, the sage Tu Mo worked diligently, worked hard day and night, and was relieved at noon. He was hungry, cold, and dangerous without giving up. How can we seek anything from this world? Sincerity and joy are natural. ?

The art of cutting and carving, the easy task of shooting, riding and riding, still need to be used to it, and then you can be good at it, not to mention the broadness of human reason, the far-reaching morality, the changes of yin and yang, and the changes of ghosts and gods. Love is mysterious and difficult to know sincerely. Although the clouds are white in color, they are very beautiful; although the clouds are sweet in taste, they are harmonious and beautiful. Therefore, if the Yaohua is not polished, the dazzling night scenery will not appear; if the painting is not cured, the pure hook strength will not be achieved. Fire will not burn if it does not drill, nor will it burn if it is not fanned; water will not flow, and will not accumulate without depth.

Thus, although the essence is in me, it is formed by that. Climb Langfeng and feel the morning pole, and then you will know the dark defile of the well valley; drape the seven scriptures and play with Baishi, and then you will feel trapped in front of the wall. If you seek knowledge without studying, you are like a fish without a net. Although your mind is diligent, you will not gain anything. If you are broad and knowledgeable, you will only need the wind to support you. If your body is not tired, you will reach a distance.

When the beauty comes, the beauty will be enhanced, and when the tumor is there, it will hide the ugliness; if the scriptures are deep, the talented will be able to understand, and the dull will wake up. Wen Ziqianyun said that those who cannot be called terraces and pavilions do not have the structure of liner; those who are naturally cheerful but cannot be called gentlemen do not know the meaning of great ethics.