Yan Zhitui's famous sayings

Yan Zhitui is a famous educator in Chinese history. He is famous throughout the ages for his "Yan Family Instructions". He also has many famous sayings that have been handed down, and these famous sayings can also reflect some of his educational thoughts. Now, let’s take a look at some of his famous quotes.

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1. "The best wisdom can be achieved without teaching, the poorest fools will be useless if taught, and the mediocre people will not know if they are not taught." This sentence means high IQ. People who do not need education. They are God's darlings and geniuses. They can often learn by themselves without being taught. People with low IQs do not need education, because even if they are educated, they will not understand the truth. The people who really need education are the "middle" people who are between "smart" and "foolish". Only when people of the mean receive education can they acquire knowledge, increase their knowledge, and understand principles, which will be beneficial to the development of society.

2. "The scholars of ancient times practiced the Tao to benefit the world; the scholars of today are self-cultivation and seek to make progress." This sentence points out the different purposes of learning for ancient and modern scholars. "Practice the Tao" refers to the study and spread of Confucianism. Scholars in ancient times achieved the purpose of governing the country and ensuring peace through the study and spread of Confucianism. Nowadays, people learn to improve themselves by having good moral cultivation, and then better "benefit the world". Therefore, Yan Zhitui believes that the purpose of education is to cultivate a group of practical talents through education.

3. "When you are young in life, your spirit is unique. After you have grown up, your thoughts are scattered, so you must educate yourself early so as not to miss the opportunity." Yan Zhitui believes that education should be done as early as possible, because when people are young, Their energy is easier to concentrate, they are less disturbed by the outside world, and their memory is strong, so their learning results will naturally be better.

There are many famous quotes by Yan Zhitui. In his famous quotes, it is not difficult to see Yan Zhitui’s educational thoughts. Yan Zhitui’s educational thoughts

?Yan Zhitui is a famous educator in Chinese history. His book "Yan Family Instructions" was regarded as the "norm of family education" by later generations and exerted influence on family education in later generations. A very far-reaching influence, and his educational thoughts are also reflected in this book. So, what are Yan Zhitui’s educational thoughts?

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Yan Zhitui mainly educated his descendants with traditional Confucianism, and many of its ideas still have important reference significance for reality. He advocates hard study and opposes ignorance without skills. He believes that learning requires not only reading, but also paying attention to various aspects of knowledge such as industry, agriculture, and commerce. He advocates that learning is important in practice and cannot be rhetoric without practical actions. He despised the nobles' pursuit of pleasure, luxury and corruption, and believed that most of the dandies were unlearned and unskilled people.

Regarding family education, Yan Zhitui believed that education should be given as early as possible, even prenatal education, and should be taught by people who understand etiquette and justice. Yan Zhitui also advocated strict education and the close integration of strictness and kindness, which meant that doting on children was harmful but not beneficial. In addition, we must also pay attention to the impact of the environment on children. Yan Zhitui believes that friends should be chosen carefully and children should be placed in a good social environment. This also includes elders choosing their neighbors carefully, as the people around them will have a subtle and far-reaching influence on their children. Moral education is also very important. He believes that moral education is based on moral education. Finally, we must pay attention to humanitarian education. You should sum up your own life experience and educate your children on how to behave.

Yan Zhitui’s educational thoughts have been passed down to this day, and there are many ideas that are still worthy of our deep thought and reference. His educational thoughts are also very important for the family education of later generations. Yan Zhitui's Family Instructions

?Yan Zhitui never held a high position in his life, nor did he have any great achievements. However, he has been famous for a long time with his "Yan's Family Instructions". It can be seen that "Yan's Family Instructions" has great influence on The influence on family education is profound. Next, let us learn about "Yan's Spring and Autumn" together.

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"Yan Family Instructions" is the first systematic family instruction in the history of our country. It was Yan Zhitui who used Confucianism to instruct his descendants to ensure family status. Family education textbooks were regarded as "family education norms" by later generations.

This book was written between 589 and 605. It is a work that Yan Zhitui used to instruct his descendants after summarizing his life experience, thoughts and knowledge. The full text is ***20 chapters. , including chapters on teaching children, encouraging students to learn, and dealing with affairs.

"Yan Family Instructions" is very rich in connotation. He has unique insights into family ethics, moral cultivation and other aspects, and it still plays an important role in the modern world.

Reading is the core content of the family motto. Yan Zhitui has always emphasized the need to study hard. What is rare is that Yan Zhitui emphasized that learning should not only study, but also pay attention to knowledge in industry, agriculture, and commerce. The second step is to find the right direction in life and choose the right life idol, which will determine what kind of life a person will have. Therefore, when choosing an idol, you must "select talents." Finally, there must be clear educational guidelines, which particularly emphasizes the role of parents as role models, subtly affecting children's growth in details.

"Yan's Family Instructions" was written by the educator Yan Zhitui. It is his summary of how scholar-bureaucrats behave, manage their families and educate themselves. It plays a very important role in family education and is also the first chapter of family education in Chinese history. It is a historical treasure that has retained its charm even after thousands of years and is a model for implementing family education. Encouraging Learning Yan Zhitui

Yan Zhitui was a famous writer and educator from the Northern and Southern Dynasties to the Sui Dynasty. The family education textbooks he created were regarded as "family education norms" by later generations and had an extremely important impact on feudal family education. "Reluctant Learning" is one of them. Next, let’s learn about “Reluctant Learning” together.

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"Mian Zhitui" is one of Yan Zhitui's handed down works "Yan Family Instructions". Its content is in line with the reality of life, the language is natural and fluent, and the style is simple. It is refreshing and has a profound impact on family education. Part of the content of "Encouraging Learning" is as follows:

"When you are young, your spirit is unique. When you grow up, your thoughts are scattered. It is necessary to teach early and don't miss the chance. When I was seven years old, I recited "Lingguang Palace Fu" , As of today, every ten years is not forgotten; if the scriptures are recited after twenty years, they will become desolate if they are abandoned in one month. : "If you are fifty years old and learn Yi, you will not make any big mistakes. "...A young scholar is like the light of the rising sun. An old scholar is like walking at night holding a candle. He is like a virtuous person who closes his eyes and has no vision. The rise and fall of learning depends on the importance of the world. In the Han Dynasty, all the virtuous and handsome people were With the teachings of the sages, there are many people who use this to guide the people and ministers. ”

“Encourage learning” means to study hard. The first paragraph of this article uses the metaphor of planting trees to explain that scholars have different purposes for learning, but learning can cultivate their temperament and cultivate their moral integrity. Later, he used his own interests to explain the truth that education should be early, but if the opportunity is not grasped, learning should be late. The third paragraph talks about practicing the scriptures clearly and paying attention to your words and deeds.

"Encourage Learning" comes from "Yan Family Instructions", which encourages people to study hard and explains the importance of education. Yan Zhitui's works handed down from generation to generation have had a profound impact on family education in later generations. Yan Zhitui taught his son

? Yan Zhitui is a famous writer and educator in Chinese history. Many of his works have been handed down and are widely respected. "Godson" is one of them. Next, let’s learn about “The Godson” together.

"Teaching Children" is the second article in Yan Zitui's handed down work "Yan Family Instructions". This article illustrates the importance of teaching children by giving examples of two different ways to teach children. Things educate people.

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Wang Sengbian’s mother, Mrs. Wei, had a rigorous character and harsh words. At that time, Wang Sengbian was already in his forties and commanded more than 3,000 people. But if Wang Sengbian made any mistakes or made the old lady dissatisfied, then Mrs. Wei would hit him with a stick. Wang Sengbian made great achievements under his mother's strict discipline.

During the reign of Emperor Liang Yuan, there was a talented bachelor who was favored by his father since he was a child. If he did something good, his father would publicize it and praise him highly. If he did something wrong, his father would help him cover it up and not discipline him. Later, as the bachelor grew up, his irritable character gradually emerged. Finally, one day he said something wrong, which angered Zhou Ti and was brutally killed. He died miserably.

Yan Zhitui used the teaching method of Mrs. Wei and a father to illustrate the importance of educating children by using various education methods in the coming year and the different outcomes under these two education methods. The importance also shows that children cannot be spoiled.

"Teaching Children" is the second chapter in "Yan Family Instructions". It mainly talks about the importance of educating children, which occupies a very important position in the family education of later generations.