Confucius was a great teacher and philosopher. He observed that we may learn wisdom in three ways.

Humans Learn in 3 Ways

First, by reflection, which is the noblest;

Second, by imitation, which is the easiest; and

Third by experience, which is the bitterest

Confucius suggests that gaining wisdom through reflection is the best followed by imitation. Learning from our thinking and watching others helps us gain wisdom. These methods are better than learning through self-experience. One does and can become wise through one’s experience but this approach has its own deficits.

Best Method to Learn is through Reflection

Benjamin Franklin, scientist and inventor, rightly summed it “Experience is a dear teacher, but fools will learn at no other.” Read More