Go to the Ant and Learn

📝Reflection

To teach wisdom, the Hebrew sage points not to a philosopher but to an ant. The ant has no overseer, no boss urging it on. Yet it diligently prepares in summer for winter. What this verse pierces is our laziness that moves only when told. One who governs himself does his part even when no one watches. It touches the Confucian idea of shendu — being careful even when alone. Diligence is not some grand talent but begins in not postponing one small thing today that no one sees. The tiniest insect gives the largest lesson.