"Lianbi of Proverbs" was written by Jin Lansheng, a scholar in the Qing Dynasty. He spent several years reading classics and historical books and quotations of sages; Eleven categories include holding bow (gōng) and maintaining health.
The entire book contains famous sayings and aphorisms from ancient sages and sages. The author has carefully selected them to display the most essential content, making the whole book catchy.
Let’s talk about the chapter "Learning" in the book:
Within a courtyard, there is happiness: In a small courtyard, there are also enjoyable things that are pleasing to the eye. . For example, playing with children or basking in the sun under a big tree; whether a person is happy does not depend on the external environment, but more on the perspective of looking at things; if you are an optimistic person, you can find happiness and be positive no matter where you are. Solve the problem effectively.
Besides the Six Classics, there is no other extraordinary book: there is no book better than the Six Classics. When reading, you should read classics. Especially in today's era of information explosion, there are endless books to read, so you should choose books that suit you and like.
Reading unseen books is like finding good friends: Reading unseen books is like getting to know good teachers and friends. Every time I read a good book, I get inspiration from it, solve the doubts that have troubled me for many years, and gain a new understanding of life. I feel so happy, and my life today is very valuable.
Seeing someone you have read is like meeting an old friend: reviewing a book you have read is like meeting an old friend again. Reading a good book once is definitely not enough, you should read it frequently; the thoughts of excellent authors can constantly gain confidence and pleasure.
Reading classics has a solid foundation: reading classic books is to lay a solid foundation for life, which can help you get out of difficulties when you encounter difficulties.
Reading historical books will help you understand things: By reading historical books, you will be able to understand things. Using history as a mirror, you can avoid many traps in life.
Watching the clouds and the sky will broaden your horizons: when you climb to the top of the mountain, you will naturally have the state of mind that "you will be at the top of the mountain and see all the small mountains at a glance"; if you often look at the clouds and the sea, your mind will naturally be broadened, and the persistent things will be figured out. People who are entangled will let go, and their troubled hearts will be relieved.
If you get rid of your cravings, your mind will be pure: If you get rid of your cravings, your mind will be broadened and you will be able to be pure. The more desires you have, the more hectic your life will be; the bigger your goals are, the more tasks you have to complete; it really makes life more difficult and troublesome.
The ancient scholars, when they received a kind word, attached it to themselves: The ancient scholars, when they received a kind word, they followed it personally. Only by taking action can you gain something.
When today’s scholars get a kind word, they must use it to please others: Today’s scholars, when they get a kind word, they must use it to please others. Or maybe you just want to show off that you are knowledgeable and know more than you.
The ancient gentlemen were sick of their incompetence and learned from it: The ancient gentlemen were afraid that others would laugh at their incompetence, so they studied diligently to increase their knowledge and improve their personal abilities.
Today’s gentlemen are ashamed of their incompetence. Let’s avoid it: Modern gentlemen are also ashamed of their incompetence, but instead of striving to learn and make themselves excellent, they try their best to hide it.
Be gentle and principled when dealing with others.
Be sharp and fruitful in dealing with things: you must be shrewd and decisive in dealing with world affairs, and cannot be sloppy. On all important matters, be sure to act decisively.
To understand the truth, one must be honest and reasonable: To understand the truth, one must be honest, honest and reasonable.
Don’t have too many books on your desk and don’t have too few books in your mind: Don’t put too many books on the desk. If you put too many books, you will look here and there and you won’t be able to concentrate; in a period of time, you must focus on reading a few books. Books; but there cannot be less books in my heart.
If a fish leaves the water, the body will wither; if the mind leaves the book, the spirit will dry up: if the fish leaves the water, it will die of thirst; if the mind leaves the book, the spirit will dry up.
"Lianbi of Proverbs" is a good book that can make people feel happy and calm during the reading process; the chapter "Lianwen" talks about reading activities from multiple angles, emphasizing reading The importance of reading, and also introduces the attitude and method of reading; these valuable experiences are worthy of our careful reference.