The poems about self-cultivation in ancient times are as follows:

1. Without indifference, there is no clear ambition; without tranquility, there is no far-reaching goal. Zhuge Liang: The Three Kingdoms Period - "The Book of Commandments"

Interpretation: People with moral cultivation practice their cultivation in this way. They use inner peace to make themselves perfect, and they use frugality to save money to cultivate their nobility. of character. If you don't have a clear mind and few desires, you won't be able to make your ambitions clear and firm, and if you don't have stability and tranquility, you won't be able to realize your lofty ideals.

2. Cultivate the mind, harmonize the family, govern the country and bring peace to the world. Mencius: The State of Lu - "The Great Learning"

Interpretation: Only when the mind is correct can one cultivate his character; only after his character is cultivated can he manage the family well; only when the family is well managed can the country be governed well; governance Only a good country will bring peace to the world.

3. Standing on a wall with thousands of feet, if you have no desire, you will be strong. Lin Zixu: Qing Dynasty - (Couplet written during the anti-smoking period in Guangdong)

Interpretation: The reason why Qianren Cliff can stand majestically is because it has no worldly desires; it is a metaphor that people can only have no worldly desires Desire can achieve the state of righteousness and awe-inspiring (just).

4. The sea is open to all rivers, and tolerance is great. Lin Zixu: Qing Dynasty - (Couplet written during the anti-smoking period in Guangdong)

Interpretation: The reason why the sea is vast is that it can accommodate the water of all rivers. It is used to describe a person's tolerance and mind. To be broad-minded means not only tolerating others, but also to constantly absorb different knowledge.

5. The best good is like water. Water is good for all things and benefits all things without fighting. It is disliked by everyone (wù), so it is almost in line with the Tao. Laozi: Chen Guo in the Spring and Autumn Period - "Laozi"

Interpretation: The highest character is like water, benefiting all things without striving for fame and wealth. Don't compete with the world for your shortcomings or shortcomings, and be gentle but tolerant of the world.