There are many famous quotes that have been misinterpreted in history. I will only pick one of the most famous historical figures in China: Confucius as an example. As a saint of his generation, Confucius said many famous quotes, but there are many Misinterpreted by us, let’s take a look at what they are.

Be true to your words and be resolute in your deeds

Once, Zigong, a student of Confucius, asked Confucius, "What kind of talents are considered first-class talents?" Confucius believed that the first-class talents were those who "have already Diplomatic talents who are shameless, able to serve in all directions and fulfill their mission"; the second category is "moral model"; and the person who "must be true to his words and resolute in his deeds" is "a character who accepts death", but he can still be regarded as First class talent again.

And now it is recognized and praised as a virtue.

Think twice before acting

In "The Analects of Confucius? Gongye Chang", Ji Wenzi thinks twice before acting. Confucius said: Again, it's okay. In other words, just think twice and don't be too cautious. It can be seen that Confucius did not approve of this approach.

And we often use this sentence to advise others or ourselves to consider everything carefully.

Repaying kindness with kindness

Repaying kindness with kindness seems to be in line with the idea of ????benevolent people loving others, but this is not the case.

In "The Analects of Confucius? Xianwen", "One might say: 'How about repaying evil with virtue?' Confucius said: 'How to repay virtue? Repay evil with straightness, repay kindness with virtue.'"

The true meaning of this statement should be to use a fair and upright personality to correctly face those who are at fault and misbehave, rather than condoning adultery and condoning crime.

Stupid beyond reach

Nowadays, it often means stupid, but the original meaning is to pretend to be stupid.

"The Analects of Confucius? Gongye Chang Wu": "Ningwu Zi, if a country has the way, it will know; if it does not, it will be stupid; its knowledge can be reached, but its stupidity cannot be reached."

When Ning Wuzi was politically enlightened, he showed his talents, but when the monarch was fatuous, he pretended to be stupid. Confucius praised him for his skillful handling of things, and the feeling that he was a bit wise but foolish.