Rights cannot fall, people cannot move, and the world cannot swing. Life depends on reason, death depends on reason, and husband is called virtue. ("Persuade to Learn")

Appreciate these lines, which are similar to Mencius and Teng Wengong: "Wealth cannot be lewd, poverty cannot be moved, and power cannot be bent. This is called a gentleman. " Mencius' so-called "gentleman's way" is not far from Xunzi's "gentleman's virtue", but whenever learners learn something, they will gain something. Over time, their learning experience will be transformed into unshakable will and belief, which will be carried out in the daily words and deeds of scholars, regardless of life and death. This is the meaning of "gentleman's moral exercise" mentioned by Xunzi. This kind of "moral exercise" originated from learning and applied to the outside world from the heart will not be overthrown by authoritarian interests; Will not follow suit, because the group will be forced to transfer; We will not give up our faith because of the turmoil in the world. A gentleman can keep his ambition when he is happy and philosophical, but he must not leave his ambition for a moment when his nest is in danger, which is exactly the "human way" put forward by Mencius that he will not change because of wealth and will not yield because of violence. Confucius said: "A gentleman has no end to food, which violates benevolence. If he tries again, he will do it. " ("The Analects of Confucius, Establishing Man") "Only knowing from above is stupid." (The Analects of Confucius Yang Huo) Meng Ziyun: "Although thousands of people have gone." ("Mencius Gongsun Chou") contains this truth. Hu Shi wrote a letter to the graduates on 1932, saying that no matter what road students choose to develop after graduation, they are in danger of falling. To sum up, there are probably two categories: "First, it is easy to abandon the desire for knowledge when you are a student" and "Second, it is easy to abandon the pursuit of an ideal life when you are a student". After people enter the society, they often learn nothing, even it is useless to learn, although some people can persist in seeking knowledge at first. However, more people succumb to the pressure of real life environment, gradually become mediocre in society, give up the exuberant thirst for knowledge they once had, and pursue secular material desires instead. On the other hand, young students devote themselves to society with full enthusiasm and hope, and gradually realize the gap between ideal and cold reality. The edges and corners are gradually smoothed, and the spirit is gradually dissolved. The dreams and ambitions of youth, often guided by the words and deeds of people around them, drift in the initial direction and are finally annihilated by this melting pot. The "gentleman's virtue" mentioned by Xunzi is not inclined, motionless or swaying here, which may also be caused by this situation. Looking back on the past today may also be looking back on the present. I hope we can remember Xunzi's words more when we are confused about good things and feelings such as ambition, ideals and beliefs. No matter how poor and embarrassed we are, whether we are autocratic and profitable, whether we are forced by secularism and violence, we can stick to our "moral integrity" and never waver. Confucius has a saying: "There is a way in the world, but hills are not easy." I want to encourage you.