“The scholars of the past studied for their own improvement. Today’s scholars study to impress others” (From The Analects of Confucius)

Miwada (or Miwata) Beizan · late 19th–early 20th century

“The scholars of the past studied for their own improvement. Today’s scholars study to impress others” (From The Analects of Confucius)

Hanging scroll; ink on paper

The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0 1.0

Lindy Arts