Thesis:
In the passage Confucius refutes all his knowledge, saying that although he knows a lot, there is still much more of things to learn. Confucius expresses his willingness and earnestness in teaching.
Reasons:
Our life is constant learning; we can`t stop learning.
While knowing a lot you cannot say you know everything or enough.
Knowledge we can obtain is limitless.
The one who teaches also needs to learn.
Analysis:
The passage reminds that our life consists of constant process of teaching and learning, finding out something new every day. Although Confucius knew a lot, it was clear for him that he knows nothing comparing to how much more there is to learn. Only a wise person is able to admit his/her lack of knowledge. A person who claims he/she already knows enough is mistaken.
Passage
The Master said, "Am I indeed possessed of knowledge? I am not knowing.
But if a mean person, who appears quite empty-like, ask anything of
me, I set it forth from one end to the other, and exhaust …