Confucius has a famous saying that tells us that we should fulfill our filial piety in time: "The tree wants to be quiet but the wind does not stop; the child wants to be nourished but the relatives do not wait for it."
"The tree wants to be quiet but the wind does not stop; the child wants to be raised but the relatives do not wait for it" This sentence first came from "Confucius Family Sayings, Volume 2, Thoughts 8". It means that the tree wants to remain still, but the wind does not stop; the children want to support their parents, but their parents have left.
The original text is: "Three things are lost when you have a strong friendship but don't let it go! The tree wants to be quiet but the wind doesn't stop; the child wants to be raised but the relatives don't wait for it."
Translation: Friends We had a deep friendship, but we severed contact very early. This is the third mistake. The tree wants to calm down, but the wind keeps blowing it. When the children want to show their respect, the old man is no longer there!
Confucius’ famous sayings
1. Don’t talk about things when they are done, don’t admonish when things are done, and don’t blame bygones. ——Confucius's "The Analects"
2. Three friends who benefit. Friends who are straight, friends who are understanding, and friends who are knowledgeable are beneficial. ——Confucius' "Analects of Confucius"
3. Zhilan was born in a secluded forest, and does not lose its beauty because there is no one around; a gentleman cultivates virtue and does not change his moral character because of poverty. ——Confucius
4. If you are not in your position, you will not seek political power. ——Confucius's "The Analects"
5. A gentleman is magnanimous, but a villain is always concerned. ——Confucius' "The Analects"
6. At ten, I am determined to learn; at thirty, I am established; at forty, I am not confused; at fifty, I know the destiny of heaven; at sixty, my ears are obedient; at seventy, I follow my heart's desires without exceeding them. moment. ——Confucius's "The Analects"