“People today distinguish between knowledge and action and pursue them separately, believing that one must know before he can act... . They say [they will wait] till they truly know before putting their knowledge into practice. Consequently to the end of their lives, they will never act and also will never know.”
Quote by Wang Yangming
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Wang Yangming
Wang Yangming, a renowned philosopher, military strategist, and educator during the Ming Dynasty, is hailed as the founder of the 'Yangming School of Thought'. Born on October 31, 1472, and died on January 9, 1529, Wang Yangming advocated for the unity of knowledge and action, emphasizing the integration of understanding and practice, which had a profound impact on later generations. more
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