[Interpretation] People who love others will always love and respect others, and others will always respect him. How you treat others, others will often treat you in the same way. If you want to be loved, you must love others. H: often.
If you don't follow the rules, you can't go around. -"Mencius Li Lou"
[Interpretation] It is impossible to draw rectangles and circles without compasses and rulers. We must abide by certain rules and regulations in our life and work, otherwise, we will go our own way and fall into chaos. Rules: rules and moments, two tools for correcting circles and squares, and metaphor standards and conventions.
In fact, the granary knows etiquette, food and clothing know honor and disgrace. -"imprison herdsmen"
[Interpretation] The granary is full, and the people understand the etiquette system; People don't know honor or disgrace until they have enough to eat and wear warm clothes. Material civilization is the foundation of spiritual civilization. People who govern the country should first consider the lives of ordinary people. Forest (lǐn): granary. Reality: enrichment.
If it's a small difference, it's thousands of miles away. -"Book of Rites and Interpretation"
[Interpretation] There are small mistakes at first, and if they are not corrected in time, they will eventually lead to big mistakes. Everything is difficult at the beginning, so we must be cautious; Scientific research must be precise and meticulous, otherwise it will cause great losses. Millimeter: a small unit of measurement, described as very small or very small. Miù: Error.
Short and long; Lack of things, lack of wisdom. -"Buju" written by Qu Yuan in Chu Ci of the Warring States Period
[Interpretation] Although a ruler is longer than an inch, it is shorter than something longer. Although an inch is shorter than a ruler, it is longer than something short. Things always have their shortcomings, and smart people always have places where they are not smart. People or things have their own advantages and disadvantages, so don't seek perfection and blame, but foster strengths and avoid weaknesses.
If you get this word, you will get more help, but if you lose it, you will get less help. -"Mencius Gong Sunchou"
[Interpretation] People who have truth and justice can get more help, while those who violate truth and justice rarely get help. It tells us that truth and justice are invincible.
Studying alone without friends is ignorance. -"Book of Rites, Learning"
[Interpretation] If a person studies without friends to discuss, he will be ignorant. Facts have proved that learning partners are conducive to the progress of learning.
Wealth can't be lewd, poverty can't be moved, and power can't be bent. -"Mencius Teng Wengong"
[Interpretation] Wealth can't confuse his mind, poverty can't make him change his moral integrity, and power can't make him yield. Only by doing these three things can you be called a gentleman. Mencius' words have been passed down from generation to generation, inspiring countless Chinese sons and daughters.
The high shore is a valley, and the deep valley is a mausoleum. -"The Book of Songs at the Turn of October"
[Interpretation] Highlands become valleys, and deep valleys become mountains. According to scientific speculation, this place in the Himalayas was still the sea of Wang Yang 70 million years ago, and the sea has changed, which is a metaphor for the changeable world. It is also a metaphor that under certain conditions, things always change to the opposite side.
Sharp tools can do a good job. -"The Analects of Confucius Wei Linggong"
[Interpretation] If a craftsman wants to do a good job, he must sharpen his tools in advance. It can be seen that a person must first learn skills to be competent for the job. If you read a good book today, you can do a lot tomorrow.
Therefore, the wood is straight by the rope, and the golden tip is beneficial. -"Xunzi, Encourage Learning"
[Interpretation] After the wood is processed into a straight line with the carpenter's ink line (woodworking tool), it becomes straight; When a metal object is sharpened on a millstone, it can be sharpened. These two metaphors are used to illustrate that after learning and self-reflection, people will become smart, will not make mistakes, and will become stronger and stronger. Li: sharpen the stone.
Good knows its evil, and evil knows its beauty. -The Book of Rites University
[Interpretation] For the person you like, you should know his shortcomings and not be partial; For people you don't like, you should know their advantages and never erase them. We should evaluate a person objectively and fairly, not emotionally, and not biased because of our own quality.
Hao: I like it. Pre-evil (è): defects and ugliness. After "evil": hate, hate.
Unfortunately, it may be a blessing in disguise. -"Lao Zi"
[Interpretation] Disaster depends on happiness, and happiness lurks disaster. It tells us that under certain conditions, fate can be transformed into each other. We should be prepared for danger in times of peace, and don't lose heart in adversity. Xi(xρ): modal particle, equivalent to "ah".
Lean on (yǐ): lean on. V: lurk, hide.
Don't do to others what you don't want them to do to you —— The Analects of Confucius Yan Yuan
[Interpretation] If you don't like it, don't impose it on others. You don't like being hungry and cold. Don't impose it on others. Shame is something you don't like, don't impose it on others. Empathy, putting yourself in others' shoes, thinking about others' interests and harms from your own interests and harms, and thinking more about others are the principles you should pursue in your life. Desire: want, hope. Don't (wù): No. S: Here you are.
The beauty of a gentleman's adult is not the evil of an adult, but that of a young person. -"The Analects of Confucius Yan Yuan"
[Interpretation] A gentleman fulfills the good things of others and does not encourage the bad things of others. The villain is just the opposite. The beauty of adults will become a gentleman if they accumulate goodness and become virtue; Adult's evil, bitter, is a villain. A gentleman is respected, and a villain is reviled. Gentleman: A person with noble personality. Villain: refers to a person with a despicable character. On the contrary: on the contrary.
An upright man is open and poised, little people are always sad. -The Analects of Confucius
[Interpretation] an upright man is open and poised is broad-minded, but the villain is often embarrassed and sad. An upright man is open and poised, contented, kind to others, contented, so he can be frank. The villain is too eager, suffering from loss, anxiety, complaint and embarrassment, so he is often worried. Open-minded and free. Sorrow: the expression of fear and anxiety.
The connection between a gentleman and a villain is like water. -The Book of Rites.
[Interpretation] A gentleman makes friends as plain as water, while a villain makes friends as sweet wine (thick and sweet). The friendship between gentlemen, without seeking profit, uses each other, so it looks dull and natural, so it can last for a long time; Small friends, each with the heart of profit-seeking, use meaning, so it is inevitable that feelings are false, artificial, sweet talk, so it is difficult to last. O: contact and communication. Li: Sweet wine.
Courtesy is reciprocated. It is indecent not to come; It is also impolite to come and not go. -"Book of Rites Quli Shang"
[Interpretation] Etiquette focuses on mutual communication: something does not conform to etiquette; It is impolite to give and take. In interpersonal communication, people should treat each other as equals and help each other. Sean: This is very important.
A rolling stone gathers no moss. -"Lu Chunqiu"
[Interpretation] Running water will not rot, and the door shaft that rotates frequently will not be eaten by insects. It is a metaphor that things that are often exercised are not easy to be eroded and can remain unchanged for a long time. This sentence vividly illustrates the great significance of "motion": life lies in motion, the brain lies in starting, and talents also need to flow. Everything in the universe is in motion, and there is no world without motion. Rot: rancid. Hub (sh): the rotation axis of the door. D: moth-eaten.
Full loss, little gain. -"The Book of Mo Yu"
[Interpretation] Pride and complacency will inevitably suffer, while modesty will gain. Many facts in history have proved the correctness of this famous saying. Emperor Taizong was able to listen to the opinions of his subordinates with an open mind, and the country was well governed, resulting in a peaceful and prosperous era of "Zhenguan rule"; But in his later years, he became complacent and suffered a crushing defeat when attacking North Korea. Tang Xuanzong was very clever when he first became emperor. He became proud after his political and economic achievements, which led to the "An Shi Rebellion" and the decline of the Tang Dynasty.
Be sensitive and cautious. -"Learning the Analects of Confucius"
[Interpretation] Diligent and agile, and cautious in speaking. This sentence tells us to do more practical things, talk less nonsense and talk less nonsense. Min: Diligent. Be careful: be careful, be careful.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. -"Lao Tzu Chapter 64"
[Interpretation] A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. It is a metaphor that the success of anything starts from scratch and gradually accumulates from small to large. The hardest part is actually in the beginning Without a beginning, there will be no result. Everything should start with small things.
Perseverance, rotten wood can't be carved; Perseverance, the stone can be carved. -"Xunzi, Encourage Learning"
[Interpretation] I gave up after carving for a while, and even the rotten wood kept carving; If you insist on carving, even stones can be carved successfully. This metaphor is intended to show that learning and doing things can only be successful if you persist; A little taste, nothing. Cut and stay: carving.
People without faith don't know what they can do. -"The Analects of Confucius is Politics"
[Interpretation] A person doesn't keep his word and doesn't know what he should do. Confucius believes that a person can't move without credit. In today's view, the same is true for an enterprise, a nation and a country. After China's entry into the WTO, it must abide by the rules and be honest and trustworthy if it wants to develop in the competition.
Everyone can think of Yao and Shun. -"Mencius under the high posture"
[Interpretation] Everyone can be a saint like Yao Shun. Mencius believes that the key for an ordinary person to become a sage of Yao and Shun is "doing". If he can do everything according to Yao Shun's thoughts, words and deeds, won't he become Yao Shun himself? From here, we can also see that the power of example is infinite. If you can set a good example for yourself and follow the example's thoughts, words and deeds, you will grow up quickly. Yao Shun: Ancient monarchs Tang Yao and Yu Shun.
No one has made a mistake, but it's no big deal that he can correct it after making a mistake. -"Zuo Zhuan Gong Xuan Two Years"
[Interpretation] Who is not at fault? Correcting mistakes is the greatest good thing! Jin Linggong, the monarch of Jin State in the Spring and Autumn Period, was a tyrant. Once, the cook's paw was not cooked enough, so he ordered the cook to be killed. Minister Shi Ji went to the palace to give him advice. Before he could say anything, Jin Linggong said, "I know I was wrong and I will correct it in the future." In fact, his words focused on the previous sentence, just trying to block Shi Ji's mouth with this sentence, not really trying to correct his mistakes. Historical Records says, "~, ~, ~." The words in Historical Records focus on the word "change". If there is a mistake, it will be changed, and bad things will become good things. No: there is nothing bigger than this.
People can do it and can do it; People can do it in ten ways and thousands of ways. -The Book of Rites The Doctrine of the Mean
[Interpretation] (If you are not as smart as others, then) what others can learn with one effort, you will spend 100% of your efforts to learn well; People make great efforts to learn well, and spend a thousand efforts to learn well. This sentence shows that people should strive for self-improvement and not fall behind. With the mentality of self-improvement, it is bound to be diligent, "diligence can make up for mistakes", and people who are not smart enough will become smart.
Like cutting, like cutting, like grinding —— The Book of Songs Feng Wei Qi Ao
[Interpretation] Like cutting, like exploring, like cutting, like polishing. Qiēcuzhuómó: It originally refers to the processing of bones, ivory, jade, stones, etc. Into a work of art. Later, it was extended to the study and discussion of knowledge. Refers to * * * with the investigation and study, learn from each other.
A threesome requires a teacher. -The Analects of Confucius
[Interpretation] If three people go the same way, there must be one who can be my teacher. Everyone has relative skills and specialties, and there is something worth learning. As long as you learn from others with an open mind, you will find a teacher who can teach you.
Look before you leap. -"The Analects of Confucius Gongye Chang"
[Interpretation] Look before you leap. This applies to people who act rashly. Three: Many times.
Born in sorrow and died in happiness. -"Mencius under the high posture"
[Interpretation] People can grow up in worries and disasters, and they can also perish in ease and enjoyment. Hard environment can exercise people and make them survive and develop stronger; A happy life can easily corrode people, make them decadent and even perish.
Life is good for people, and death is harmless to people. -"The Book of Rites on Tan Gong"
[Interpretation] Life should be a person who is beneficial to the people, and even if it is dead, it should not be a "ghost" that harms people.
Win without arrogance, lose with grace. -"Shang Jun Shu Tactics"
[Interpretation] I am not proud of winning the battle, nor do I complain about losing the battle. You are not proud of winning the battle, because victory comes from tactical intelligence and is not worthy of your pride; Don't complain when you lose the battle, because you know where you are wrong and you can't blame others. Being neither arrogant nor impetuous, nor complaining, is conducive to continuing the fight.
Sages worry too much, and they will lose; Fools worry and gain. -"Yan Zi Chun Qiu Za"
[Interpretation] When a great man considers a problem, it is inevitable that there will be omissions; A fool may make some useful suggestions after careful consideration. Chekhov said that the dog barks when the big dog barks, and the dog should not be afraid to bark because of the existence of the big dog. Fools should not give up thinking because of the existence of saints.
Three generations of gentlemen. -"pipeline maintenance right"
[Interpretation] The original text is: "A year's plan is like a valley of trees; The ten-year plan is nothing more than a tree; A lifelong plan is nothing more than a tree. "it means: there is nothing more suitable than planting grain for one year; There is nothing more suitable than cultivating fruit trees for ten years; Nothing is more appropriate than training talents to make lifelong planning. To put it another way: once planted, there will be a harvest, which is food; If you cultivate once, you will reap ten times, which is a fruit tree. If you cultivate once, you will reap a hundred times, which is talent. This sentence tells us that if we can cultivate talents carefully and use them skillfully, we will be able to do great things easily. A century-long plan, education-oriented. In the era of knowledge economy, the core of competition is the competition of talents. Cultivating talents is the only way for the Chinese nation to take off. Cultivating talents is a long-term plan, and it is not easy to cultivate talents. Trees: planting and cultivating. Wood: trees. People: talents.
Eat without talking, sleep without talking. -"The Analects of Confucius Bitterness"
[Interpretation] Eat without talking, sleep without talking. There are many words in The Analects that record Confucius' living habits and ways of keeping in good health. This one is worth learning.
Scholars can't help becoming Hongyi, they still have a long way to go. -"The Analects of Confucius Taber"
[Interpretation] A scholar must have lofty aspirations and strong will, because he has a great responsibility to society and a long way to go. Hongyi: Ambitious and strong-willed. For a person who wants to make a difference, great ambition and strong will are indispensable.
You'll know pine and cypress carvings when you're cold. -"The Analects of Confucius Zi Han"
[Interpretation] It was freezing in the cold, only to know that the pine and cypress trees were the last to shed leaves. You can only see a person's integrity and character in a difficult environment. You can really test people in a tough environment. Carving: the same as "withering", withering.
A wise man corrects his own mistakes through the mistakes of others. -"The Book of Songs Xiaoya and heming"
[Interpretation] Stones from other mountains can be used to ponder jade. Originally refers to the talents of one country, but also can be used by another country. Later, the metaphor is to correct your mistakes with the help of others' criticism, or to learn from others' situation. In terms of reading and studying, those who study liberal arts should read some natural science books; Those who study natural science should also read some books on humanities. Other mountains: other mountains. Attack: think deeply.
Opportunities vouchsafed by Heaven are outmatched by terrestrial advantages, which in turn are outmatched by the harmony among people. -"Mencius Gong Sunchou"
[Interpretation] The weather is not as good as the geographical position, and the geographical position is not as good as the people's heart. He who wins the hearts of the people wins the world, and he who loses the hearts of the people loses the world. This is a fact. Time; Changes of solar terms, climate, rain or shine, cold and heat. Geographical location; The advantage of geography. Harmony between people: unity wins people's hearts.
Just as celestial bodies maintain vitality through movement, a gentleman should constantly pursue self-improvement. -"Doing One"
[Interpretation] Celestial bodies are powerful and powerful, and gentlemen should learn from them, consciously forge ahead and never stop. The ancients often had their own experiences in observing heaven and earth, mountains and rivers, vegetation, birds and animals, insects and fish, which are worth learning from. Line: run, run. Health: strong and powerful.
Give me a peach and give it back to Li. -"The Book of Songs, Elegance and Swing"
[Interpretation] Someone gave me a peach and I rewarded him with a plum. How many benefits the other party gives me, I should repay him with corresponding benefits. People should be polite to each other. Throw: throw, which means to pay. Report: return, return.
Enthusiasm, kindness, respect, frugality and accommodation. -"Learning the Analects of Confucius"
[Interpretation] Gentle, kind, earnest, frugal and humble. Every time Confucius went to a country, he was bound to hear about the political events in that country. He got it by virtue of his virtue and attitude of "being gentle, respectful and frugal". This is also the character and attitude that we should have in seeking knowledge and being a man.
Those who do often succeed, and those who do often arrive. -"Yan Zi Chun Qiu Za"
[Interpretation] Those who persist in doing things will always succeed, and those who keep advancing will always reach their destination. Doing what you do is actual action. With practical actions, no matter how difficult things can be done; Simple things can't be done without practical actions.
I've been thinking about it all day. I might as well learn it in a minute. -"Xunzi, Encourage Learning"
It is better to spend some time studying than sitting there all day thinking hard. Learning and thinking complement each other. If you only care about one aspect, it will be in vain. A moment: Right away.
You can't carve rotten wood, and you can't carve the wall of dirt. -"The Analects of Confucius Gongye Chang"
[Interpretation] Dead wood cannot be carved, and walls made of dung cannot be painted. It is difficult to cultivate a person, so there is no need to cultivate it. There is little difference in people's intelligence factors, but there is great difference in people's emotional factors. Confucius had a student named Zaiyu who slept in broad daylight. Confucius said that such people have nothing to blame. Because of his poor learning attitude, he has reached the point of hopeless. ū (wū): Tools for painting walls, which means painting and painting.
Learn and then know less. -"Book of Rites, Learning"
[Interpretation] Keep learning, so that you will know your own shortcomings later. Einstein once compared himself to a big circle and a man with little knowledge to a small circle. There are more blanks outside the big circle than outside the small circle. Therefore, the more people have knowledge, the more they realize their lack of knowledge. Knowing your own shortcomings, the harder you study, the richer your knowledge will be.
Learning without thinking is useless, thinking without learning is dangerous. -"The Analects of Confucius is Politics"
[Interpretation] Reading without thinking will make you feel at a loss; If you just dream and don't study, you will be very tired and get nothing. "Learning" and "thinking" complement each other. If we only pay attention to one aspect and ignore the other, we will not achieve good results. Wang (confused, nothing. Dài: Very tired, no income.
He who travels a hundred miles is half ninety. -"The Warring States Policy, Qin Ce V"
[Interpretation] A journey of a hundred miles is only halfway through 90 miles. This sentence is a metaphor for the more difficult it is to finish things in the final stage. Therefore, no matter what you do, you must never relax before you finally finish it, otherwise you will fall short and all your previous efforts will be in vain.
Keep your word. -"The Analects of Confucius Lutz"
[Interpretation] Keep your word and act resolutely. Promise as good as a promise, dare to act boldly and be respected; Break one's word, be indecisive and be despised. Fruit: resolutely.
Yang is worthy of the sky and doesn't care about people. -"Mencius wholeheartedly"
[Interpretation] Looking up, I feel that I am innocent, and I want to feel that I am worthy of others. Aboveboard, with a clear conscience. An upright man is open and poised. Yang: Look up. Zu: Shame.
Nourishing the heart is not good at lust -"Yu Meng". Dedicated "
[Interpretation] I am very sad when I am full, and I want to be more sad. The best way to cultivate thoughts and noble sentiments is to reduce selfish desires. Desire: desire, greed
One day of violence and ten days of cold, no one can live. -"Mencius Gaozi Shang"
[Interpretation] The idiom "one violence and ten cold" comes from this sentence. The original text is: "although there are things that are easy to live, ~, ~." It means: Even if there is the easiest plant to grow in the world, nothing can grow if it is dried for one day and cooled for ten days. Metaphor is to work hard for one day and slack off for ten days. Without perseverance, you will not succeed. Although: even if. Violence (Pù): exposure and sun exposure. Cold: frozen.
Jade is moist in the mountains, pearls are born in the deep, and the edge is not withered. -"Xunzi, Encourage Learning"
[Interpretation] Baoyu is hidden in the deep mountains, and even the vegetation on the mountain seems moist; Pearls were born in the abyss, and even the coast did not dry up. Knowledge and strategy are hidden in the chest, and naturally they will perform well and have extraordinary demeanor. Without talent, even if he has a beautiful appearance, he is just an ordinary person.
Know yourself and know yourself, and you will win every battle. -"Sun Tzu's Art of War, Seeking Attack"
[Interpretation] People who know themselves and know each other are invincible. This is a famous saying by Sun Wu, a strategist of the State of Wu at the end of the Spring and Autumn Period. Its scope of application is not limited to the military. As long as it is related to others, whether it is competition or cooperation, there is a question of knowing yourself and yourself. Danger (dài): danger.
A person's real knowledge lies in knowing what he knows and what he doesn't know. -"The Analects of Confucius is Politics"
[Interpretation] Knowing is to admit that you already know, and not knowing is not knowing. This is wisdom. Wise people always think that ignorance is known. The last "knowledge" (wisdom): cleverness.
People with lofty ideals are benevolent, there is no harm in saving, and there is benevolence in death. -"The Analects of Confucius Wei Linggong"
[Interpretation] People with lofty ideals refuse to be afraid of death and injury. They always prefer to sacrifice their lives to achieve their justice. Since ancient times, loyal ministers and righteous men have valued righteousness over life. Wen Tianxiang is such a man with lofty ideals. These two sentences, "Who has never died in life since ancient times, keep the heart of Dan to shine in history", show his heart of death and sacrifice his life.
Melon is bitter, but jujube is prickly. -Han Anonymous "Ancient Poetry, Bitter Melon with Bitterness"
[Interpretation] Melons are sweet, but they have bitter pedicels. Jujube is beautiful, but it grows on thorns. This is a metaphor. Nothing in the world can be good.
If you don't take these shoes away, Li can't be officially crowned. -"Yuefu Poetry Collection, Gentleman's Walk"
[Interpretation] When passing through Gua Tian, don't bend down to lift shoes; Walking under the plum tree, don't raise your hand to tidy your hat, lest others suspect you of stealing melons and picking plums. In order to show that we should pay attention to avoiding places that are easy to be suspected when doing anything. Biography of Northern History Yuan Yu Xiu: "In the Gua Tian season, the ancients were cautious. I hope to get this heart, I am irresponsible. " This is a fact.
It is better to be thin than to accumulate wealth. -Northern Qi Yan Zhitui's "Yan Jiaxun Learning"
[Interpretation] It is better to learn a little skill than to accumulate tens of thousands of possessions in Qian Qian. This sentence shows that a person can't live by family property, but should learn some skills, master the means of making a living, and be able to stand on his own feet in order to be reliable. Today we are going to talk about learning to live, learning to learn, and learning to be a man, among which learning to live is the most basic. Skilled skill: a small skill, often used to belittle one's skills.
Remember the good of others and forget their mistakes. -Chen Jinshou's Biography of the Three Kingdoms Shu Shu Fu Qin
[Interpretation] Remember the good aspects of others and forget the shortcomings of others. In real life, many people tend to remember the faults of others and the places where others treat them badly. It's easy to forget the good things about others, and forget the good things that others do to themselves.
Quiet to cultivate one's morality, frugal to cultivate one's morality. -"The Book of Commandments" by Zhuge Liang of Shu Kingdom in the Three Kingdoms
[Interpretation] Quiet to cultivate self-cultivation, frugality to cultivate self-cultivation. When reading and studying, you must calm down. Mr Wen Yiduo cannot learn knowledge without a quiet word; Wei Shusheng, a famous special-grade teacher, teaches students to practice Qigong just to make them quiet. You can relax when you are quiet and think when you relax. Thrift is the traditional virtue of the Chinese nation, and all virtues come from thrift. If a person lives a luxurious life, what can he talk about that is good for others and society?
It is better to retreat into a net than to fish in the forest. -Han Bangu's biography of Han Dong's middle book.
[Interpretation] It is more realistic to stand by and watch the water and see the fish. You want the fish in your heart. Might as well go back to weaving nets and catch them. The original intention of this sentence is to say that governing the country should not be utopia, but should be practical. Therefore, it is useless to love and envy beautiful things, and only hard work can produce results. Knot: knit.
Don't forget the past, the teacher of the future is also. -Item "Warring States Policy Zhao Ceyi"
[Interpretation] Keep in mind the lessons of our predecessors and learn from them in the future. Look, we should learn from the past now, and we can't do anything without the past. Newton said that the reason why I stand a little higher than the previous people is because I stand on the shoulders of giants. Teacher: Learn the lesson.
Sincerity is better than cleverness. -Northern Qi Yan Zhitui's "Yan Jia Xun Ming Shi"
[Interpretation] No matter how clever the disguise is, it can't compare with clumsy honesty. False, often associated with ugliness and evil; Truth is often associated with goodness and beauty. Cheating in the exam, even if the score is higher, is not as good as the real score, which contains a basic aesthetic principle.
Pro-sages, far villains, this first Han is so prosperous; You little people, far from being wise ministers, have been so depressed in the Han Dynasty ever since.
-The Three Kingdoms Shu Zhuge Liang's Liezi
[Interpretation] Being close to virtuous officials and alienating villains were the reasons for the prosperity of the former Han Dynasty. Being close to villains and alienating wise ministers are the reasons for the decline of the later Han Dynasty. The principle of employing people should be meritocracy, and cronyism will flock to you. Pro closed. Far: alienation. Prosperity: prosperity. Fade: Fade.
If a person suffers from no ambition, why worry about making his name not evil? -Liu Jinyiqing's "Shi Shuo Xin Yu Rehabilitation"
[Interpretation] A person is afraid that he can't set his ambitions, so why worry that his good reputation will not be improved? Determination is the foundation of success. Where there is a will, there is a way. Aspiring is not at the age of high. Order: beautiful. Akira: Show off.
People are inherently mortal, either heavier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather. -Han Sima Qian's Letter of Appointment
[Interpretation] Everyone dies, but some people die heavier than Mount Tai, and some people die less than a feather. Death is a natural law and irresistible, but how to treat death is a serious problem that everyone should take seriously. If a person is wronged a little, or criticized by teachers and parents, and threatened to die, is it worth it? Solid: Originally. Or: some people.
Unfortunately, it may be a blessing in disguise. -Liu Hanan's "Huainanzi Human Training"
[Interpretation] An old man living in a frontier fortress lost his horse. How do you know this is not a good thing? A blessing in disguise is a blessing in disguise: it is a metaphor that a bad thing can turn into a good thing under certain conditions. A person should not be discouraged when he is temporarily frustrated or in adversity. Plug (à i): Side plug. Weng: The old man.
The mountain is never too high, and the sea is never too deep. -Three Kingdoms Cao's "Short Songs"
[Interpretation] The mountains are never too high, and the more earth and stone, the better; The sea is not greasy, and the more water, the better. This metaphor expresses Cao Cao's thirst for talents in order to realize the great cause of reunification.
There is no fish in clear water, and there is no disciple when people look at it. -Han Bangu's Biography of Han Shu Dong Fangshuo
[Interpretation] The water is clean and no fish can survive; If people are too picky and criticize others, they won't have friends. Acts: believers, friends.
Read a book a hundred times and you will understand its meaning.
-the reflection of the three kingdoms by Chen Jinshou, the biography of Wang Su by Wang Lang, and Wei Luzhu by Pei Songzhi.
[Interpretation] After reading the book for hundreds of times, the meaning in the book can naturally get the message. See: same as "now", appear, reveal.
Don't do it with little evil, and don't do it with little good. -Chen Jinshou's "The History of the Three Kingdoms, Shu Shu, Ancestors"
[Interpretation] Don't think that a small bad thing doesn't matter if it is done; Don't think that a little good thing is useless. This is what Liu Bei warned his son Liu Chan before he died. People's cultivation has a problem from quantitative change to qualitative change. When the equivalent is accumulated to a certain extent, qualitative change will occur. If a little evil is done too much, it will become a big evil; When a little good is accumulated, it becomes a great good. No: no.
When things are prosperous, they will decline, and happiness will be sad. -Liu Han An's Huai Nan Zi Dao Ying Xun.
[Interpretation] When things develop to the extreme, they turn to decline, and happiness turns to sadness. People are cheerful when they are happy, but don't get carried away. Happiness leads to sadness, and good things turn into bad things.
Swallows know the ambition of swans! -Han Sima Qian's Historical Records Chen She Family
[Interpretation] How can sparrows know the ambition of swans? Metaphorically speaking, people without ambition will not understand the minds of ambitious people. Ann: No way.