致知在格物
“The extension of knowledge lies in the investigation of things.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
欲正其心者 先诚其意 欲诚其意者 先致其知
“Those who wished to rectify their minds. First, made their intentions sincere. Those who wished to make their intentions sincere. (Lishan Academy) First, extended their knowledge.”
致知在格物
“The extension of knowledge lies in the investigation of things.”
夜再长
“(The night may be long,)”
“True knowledge begins with investigating the essence of things; one must seek the truth to remain steadfast.”
This phrase comes from the Eight Steps in the 'Great Learning' ('Da Xue': gewu, zhizhi, chengyi, zhengxin, xiushen, qijia, zhiguo, pingtianxia), representing the core Confucian philosophy of personal self-cultivation, regulating the family, governing the state, and bringing peace to the realm.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
To investigate the nature and principles of things to acquire true knowledge.
Originating from the 'Great Learning' ('Da Xue'), this phrase is commonly used to describe an attitude of rigorous inquiry and seeking truth pragmatically. It carries a strong literary and formal tone.
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Unity of knowledge and action is a person's duty.”
“The capable rule the sect.”
“Craftsmen must first sharpen their tools to do a job perfectly.”
“As the saying goes, know your enemy.”
“A gentleman is not a utensil.”
“GREAT VIRTUE TO EMBRACE THE WORLD”