An idea from The Doctrine of the Mean

The work has five steps: study widely, ask carefully, think it through, sort it out clearly, and practice hard. Don’t drop a step while something in it is still unclear. Keep going and a dull mind grows bright, and a weak one grows strong.

From The Doctrine of the Mean by Zisi

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