Line 16.13 of the Analects recorded the interaction between Kong Li and his father Confucius: Confucius' disciple Chen Gang (or Chen Ziqin) once asked Kong Li (Boyu), “Have you received any special teaching from your father?” The other replied: “No.
"[3] Confucius said to Boyu: "Kong Li, I have heard that the only thing that can keep people from getting bored all day long is learning.
To ultimately have a great reputation, to be known far and wide, and to be remembered by future generations— isn't that the result of learning?"
It is like a storm water pond into which rainwater flows, causing reeds to grow—though people may look at it, who would know its source?
"[4] In the twelfth year of Duke Ai's reign during the winter, Kong Li passed away at the age of fifty, preceding the death of Confucius.