Friendship and mentorship are precious; ancient scholars must reflect upon themselves.
Ancient scholars strictly respected their teachers; only when teachers are strict is the Way respected. (Ouyang Xiu)
No distinction between nobility or lowliness, elder or younger; where the Way exists, the teacher exists. (Han Yu)
In a group of three, there is always a teacher; select the good and follow it, and correct your own faults when you see others' shortcomings. (Confucius)
A teacher for a day, a father for a lifetime. (Guan Hanqing)
Learning is precious when one finds a teacher, and equally precious when one finds a friend. (Tang Zhen)
No pursuit of learning is more important than respecting the teacher. (Tan Sitong)
Diligent learning lies in respecting the teacher.
Ancient scholars always had teachers.
Among ancient wise kings, none did not respect their teachers. (Lü Buwei)
Teachers are the "soul engineers" of humanity. (Stalin)
If the world does not seek teachers, the Way will drift further away. (Liu Zongyuan)
Scholars must seek teachers; one must be cautious in following a teacher. (Cheng Yi)
Teachers help resolve doubts, and friends help clarify them. Mentors and friends are the foundation of learning.
In the learning of a gentleman, one must discuss the Way with a teacher and follow their guidance with utmost effort to reach enlightenment.
Respecting education and encouraging learning are the foundations of a nation; nurturing talent is the priority of governance.
One must seek a teacher.
Humans are not born with knowledge; who can be without doubt? If one does not seek a teacher when facing doubt, that doubt will never be resolved.
Those who hope for their descendants to be virtuous but do not respect their teachers are like those who try to nourish their bodies while simultaneously tearing their clothes.