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Humility and politeness motto

Those who are virtuous and respectful will be honored.

Meaning: If a person of high moral character can remain humble and polite, he will always be

invincible. It comes from "Shuo Yuan Fa Jie" written by (Han) Liu Xiang.

Be respectful, virtuous and prudent, and be a model for the world.

It means: If a person can act modestly and prudently, he can become an example for everyone to learn from.

From "Northern History·Biography of Yang Bo".

Heaven can tell you what to say, and Li can tell you what to do.

It means: The sky does not brag about itself, but it seems so high; the plum tree does not say hello to

people, but there is a path under its tree. It is a metaphor that as long as you are sincere and humble, you can move others. It comes from "Kou Zhi" by Yao Chong (Tang Dynasty).

If you ask questions, you will be rich; if you use it yourself, you will have less.

Meaning: If you are good at asking others for advice, you will gain more. If you think you are smart and are not humble to others, you will gain less. From "Shang Shu·Zhong Hui's Edict".

If you work modestly, many people will follow you; if you are arrogant and arrogant, many people will leave.

Meaning: If you are humble towards others, many people will come close to you; if you are arrogant, many people will leave you.

From "Baopuzi·Jiaojiao".

Be polite, don’t talk nonsense about others, and don’t waste money.

Meaning: The so-called politeness means not to talk about people casually and not to be rude when speaking.

From "Book of Rites·Quli".

A good gentleman is as if he has nothing in his heart, and a gentleman is as virtuous as if he had none.

Meaning: A smart businessman always hides his money very closely, as if he has no money; a noble person is always humble and never shows himself in front of others. .

From "The Book of Rites of Great Dai·Zeng Zi Liyan".

Lu, the foundation of virtue; modesty, the handle of virtue.

Meaning: Consistency in words and deeds is the foundation of morality, and humility is the foundation of morality.

From "The Book of Changes·Xici".

If you are full, you will suffer losses, but if you are humble, you will benefit.

Meaning: Pride and complacency will lead to losses, while modesty and caution will bring benefits.

From "Shang Shu·Dayu Mo".

He cares less about wealth and more about morale, and is humble and loyal.

Meaning: care less about money but more about integrity; treat others with humility and courtesy. From

"Chen Shu·Cai Jingxu Biography".

When others praise me for being humble, it adds to my beauty; when I boast and defeat myself, it adds to my ruin.

It means: When others praise you, it can show humility, which is equivalent to adding a kind of virtue.

If you brag about yourself, you will fail and be slandered by others.

From the second volume of "Yangxin Legacy Rules".

Accommodate outspokenness, be humble and treat others with dignity.

Meaning: You must be able to tolerate other people’s blunt criticism and treat others with an open mind.

From "Jin Shu·Yuan Emperor Ji".

Mount Taishan does not stand tall because of its shape.

Meaning: Taishan is not arrogant, so it can accept small earth and make itself taller

It is a metaphor that only modest people can achieve success. From Zheng Shiyuan (Qing Dynasty)

"Sentimental Poems".

If you run away from fame, you will follow it; if you avoid fame, you will chase it.

Meaning: The less you want to be famous, the more famous you become. It means that the more humble a person is, the more

he will be respected by others. From "Zi Zhi Tong Jian Han Ji".

He who empties himself enters the foundation of virtue.

Meaning: Modesty and prudence are the basis for improving morality. From Fang Xiao (Ming Dynasty)

Ru's "Miscellaneous Commandments of Houyu".

To know the way down the mountain, you must ask someone who has been there.

Meaning. It means that if you want to succeed in something, you should humbly ask for advice from experienced people.

From "Wuxia Proverbs" by Wang Youguang (Qing Dynasty).

If the body is rejuvenated, it will be glorious; if it is removed, it will be humiliating.

The implication is: If a person can be humble and self-loving, he will be welcomed and praised by others.

Otherwise, he will be despised. From "Guan Zi Xiaoming".

Shake the whole bottle without shaking the half bottle.

It is a metaphor that people with real talent and knowledge are always humble, while people with shallow knowledge are actually

thinking they are great. From the 23rd chapter of "Flowers in the Mirror" by Li Ruzhen (Qing Dynasty).

Knowing its glory and guarding its disgrace will be the valley of the world.

It means: Although he knows what glory is, he is content with humiliation and is willing to be the

river and valley of the world. It is a metaphor that only humble people can enjoy honors. From "Laozi".

Put an empty vessel in the water. If it is not full, then sing. If it is full, then be silent.

It means: Pour water into an empty bottle. When it is not full, it will make a sound; when the water is full, it will make no sound.

It will make no sound. It is a metaphor that the more talented a person is, the more humble he will be. From Yang Yan (Song Dynasty)

Wan Li's "Yongyan".

When Zi entered the Ancestral Temple, he asked about everything.

Meaning: When Confucius went to the Ancestral Temple, he always asked others for advice on everything. Instructions

Be humble and don’t be ashamed to ask questions. From "The Analects of Confucius·Bayi".

If you are humble, people will be more convinced, but if you are boastful, people will be suspicious.

Meaning: If you are humble, others will trust you more; if you boast about yourself, others will doubt you.

From "Jingyuan Xiaoyu" by Shen Hanguang (Qing Dynasty).

If you blame me for your mistakes, you should be open-minded and observe them, regardless of what they are like.

It means: No matter who the person is, as long as his or her opinion is correct, one should accept it with an open mind.

From "Jingyuan Xiaoyu" by Shen Hanguang (Qing Dynasty).

Respect others and don’t sit down. Don’t carry others when you are given a seat. It is inconvenient to sit down, and someone will get angry at the table.

It means: Don’t sit down when your elders are standing. Don’t turn your back to others when they ask you to sit. Don’t sit in a casual posture, otherwise you will be provoked at the table. Others are angry.

From "Complete Poems of the Tang Dynasty".