When the student is ready, the teacher will appear

Meaning: Learning happens when one is truly open and prepared to receive knowledge.

Origin: Attributed to Buddhist philosophy, also associated with Taoist teachings.

Translations

• French: Quand l'élève est prêt, le maître apparaît (literally: When the student is ready, the master appears)
• Spanish: Cuando el estudiante está listo, el maestro aparece (literally: When the student is ready, the teacher appears)
• Japanese: 弟子の準備が整えば、師が現れる (Deshi no junbi ga totonōeba, shi ga arawareru) (literally: When the disciple is prepared, the master appears)

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