“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 Japanese

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“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 (Japanese, 1821–1908), Hanging scroll; ink on paper, Japan

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