“The sages do not consider that making no mistakes is a blessing. They believe, rather, that the great virtue of man lies in his ability to correct his mistakes and continually make a new man of himself.”
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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