Regarding Confucius’ humor, the famous writer Lin Yutang wrote an article "On the Humor of Confucius". He mentioned in the article, "It should be noted that Confucius was the closest to human beings. He was respectful and peaceful, but not intimidating. Being fierce does not mean being sanctimonious and being cold and rejecting people thousands of miles away." He detailed many humorous and interesting stories about Confucius in "The Analects of Confucius", which was very interesting to read.

Humor and comedy come from an unexpected misinterpretation and inversion, which is what Kant said. In fact, speaking on a larger scale, Confucius originally had the status of an elite who could see all the small things, but the benevolence and etiquette he expressed were a secular principle that embarrassed many "pseudo-elites". Although it was a secular principle, it was used to prove it. Spiritual resources are much more abundant than those provided by the "pseudo-elites" - this fundamentally constitutes a humorous structure.

I almost went too far. This article will not go into too much detail, but will only talk about my understanding of the humor of this lovely old man Confucius.

Confucius was first of all a happy person. He has a famous saying: "The benevolent are happy in the mountains, and the wise are happy in the water." That's what he said, and that's what he did. He does not despise daily life like those who think they are noble. On the contrary, he should be a person who is full of sensibility, loves a lot, and is willing to indulge.

He is also a joker and often says funny things, even with his apprentices.

"Yong Ye Chapter" - Confucius said: "The goblet is not a goblet, it's a goblet! It's a goblet!"

- Once, Confucius looked left at a goblet , looked to the right, and murmured: "This doesn't look like a Gu, is this a Gu? Is this also a Gu? How does a Gu look like this!" He was so happy that he was like an innocent child.

"Xian Wen Chapter" - Confucius said: "Is it true? Is it true?"

- Confucius said: "So it is like this. Is it really like this?"

"Xiangdang Chapter" - to come out, to be demoted to one level, to show off one's colors, to be as pleasant as you are; to have no rank, to be advanced, to be like Wings.

——Confucius exited the court and walked down the steps, his face relaxed, showing an expression of contentment. After walking up the steps, take a few steps forward quickly, like a bird spreading its wings. I couldn't help laughing when I read this for the first time. After get off work, was Mr. Kong anxious to go back to play chess and sing with his disciples? Why are you so high?

"The Analects of Confucius" records Confucius' "Yanju" several times, which means a happy and comfortable life style when he has nothing to do. It seems that I often say to myself: Well, we are so happy today!

Lin Yutang said in his article, "Humor is like this. It is natural and natural. When chatting with close friends in a quiet room, there is no pretense at all." Moreover, "Confucius had no airs about his disciples." As a teacher, he often told his disciples a joke to relax.

"Gongye Long Story" - Ji Wenzi thinks twice before acting. When Zi heard about it, he said, "Now, that's great."

Ji Wenzi had to consider everything he did multiple times. Confucius heard this and said: "Why do you need to think twice? It's enough to think twice." This is really a natural expression of humor, completely due to nature.

"The Analects of Confucius. For Politics" - Confucius said: "I will talk back to you all day long, without violating it, just like a fool. If you retreat and reflect on your thoughts, you will be enough to speak, and you will not be stupid when you return."

Confucius’ humor and jokes did not “let go” even Yan Hui, the most honest and obedient student: “I talked to Yan Hui all day long about teaching, and he never objected, like a fool. etc. He can do some research on his own after he goes back, and Yan Hui is actually not stupid." His humor revealed his deep love for Yan Hui.

Not only did Confucius love to joke with his disciples, but the disciples also dared to joke with this interesting teacher.

"Advanced Chapter" - Zi is afraid of Kuang and is empress of Yan Yuan. Confucius said: "I will sacrifice my daughter to death." He said: "How can I dare to die when I return home with you here?"

Master and disciples were occasionally separated while traveling around the country, but Confucius mocked him about life and death. The disciple who was always respectful and unsmiling was also unambiguous, showed no weakness, did not hold back, and followed the teacher's instructions. Teacher, if you don’t die, how can I dare to die? Both master and apprentice have extraordinary qualities of black humor.

Humor, to some extent, is "excess of wisdom." It was an indescribable stroke of genius, a hilarious remark that could never be thought of in normal times, a spark of wisdom that could not be created, was purely natural and fleeting.

"Advanced Chapter" - Ji Lu asked about ghosts and gods. Confucius said: "If you can't serve people, how can you serve ghosts?" He said: "Dare to ask about death." He said: "I don't know how to live. How can I serve ghosts?" Do you know death?"

Zilu asked about serving gods and ghosts. Confucius said: "If you can't serve a living person well, how can you serve a dead ghost?" Then he asked, "What about death?" Confucius said: "If you can't explain life clearly, how can you know death?"

Lin Yutang said, "Confucius' words that really belong to Wit are usually not noticed by ordinary readers. The best, I think, is seen in Confucius. A family saying. Zigong asked the dead if they knew anything. Confucius said, "You will know when you are dead."

This is more witty and humorous than "If you don't know life, how can you know death."

"Yang Huo Chapter" - In the Wucheng of Zi, I heard the sound of string singing. The master smiled and said, "How can I use an ox-knife to cut a chicken?" Ziyou said to him, "In the past, Yan also heard that masters said: 'A gentleman learns the Tao and loves others, and a villain learns the Tao and is easy to use.

’” Confucius said: “Two or three disciples, Yan Zhi said this is true! Preface to the ear of drama. "

When Confucius arrived in Wucheng, he heard the sound of playing the piano and singing. Confucius smiled and said, "Why use the knife to kill the chicken? Is it necessary to use ritual and music discipline to manage such a big place? Ziyou replied: "I heard my husband say before, 'A gentleman can love others if he learns rituals and music, and a villain can easily command others if he learns rituals and music.' ’” When Confucius heard this, he quickly changed his mind and said, “Classmates, what he said is right. I was just joking just now. "So witty and humorous.

Confucius is said to be funny because Confucius also played a prank.

"Yang Huo Pian" - Rubei wants to see Confucius , Confucius said that he was ill. He sent the man out of his house, took the harp and sang it, so that he could hear it.

A man named Rubei wanted to see Confucius, but Confucius refused, saying that he was ill. .But when the messenger went out, Confucius took the harp and played it while singing, which means, "Young man, I'm at home, but I just don't want to see you. Are you going to bite me?" "And deliberately wanted others to hear it.

Isn't this a prank?

What a naughty old man Kong!

The highest level of humor is self-deprecation. It is not a joke. Others, but making fun of himself. Confucius showed his true humor at this point.

"Historical Records of the Confucius Family" - "Confucius became Zheng, lost his disciples, and Confucius became independent in Dongguo Gate. Someone from Zheng said to Zigong: "There is someone at the east gate. His cheeks are like Yao's, his neck is like Gao Tao, and his shoulders are like Zichan. However, from the waist down, he is less than three inches like Yu. He is as heavy as a bereaved dog." ’ Zigong told Confucius the truth. Confucius smiled happily and said: "The shape is the end." It is said that it looks like a bereaved dog, but that’s right! Of course! '"

When Confucius was fifty-five years old, he was still like a young man, traveling around the world driven by passionate idealism. Although he encountered obstacles everywhere, he was unwilling to give up easily. When he arrived in the state of Zheng, he and The disciples were separated, and a man stood at the east gate of the capital of Zheng. Zigong looked for Confucius. Someone said to him: "There is a man at the east gate. His forehead is like Tang Yao, his neck is like Gaotao, and his shoulders are like Zi Chan. But from the waist down, he was three inches shorter than Dayu. He looked embarrassed and listless, really like a lost dog. "After meeting Confucius, Zigong relayed the original words to his teacher Confucius. If he were a Confucian scholar in later generations, he would have been annoyed if others described him as a lost dog, but Confucius responded "magnanimously and calmly" He admitted it and said: "The way he described my appearance may not be correct, but when he said I look like a lost dog, he was absolutely right, absolutely right! "

Another example is in the section of Chen Jueliang.

- Zigong came out and Yan Hui came in. Confucius said: "Hui, the poem goes, 'The bandits are like bandit tigers. , lead the wilderness'. Is this wrong? Why am I doing this? "

Confucius and his disciples were besieged between Chen and Cai for several days, and all the disciples complained. Confucius continued to sing with a single string, and did not change his calm and humorous attitude. He asked his disciples: " A group of us, neither three nor four, neither cattle nor tigers, ended up living in this field. Why! Why! ”

I admire this spirit of being able to laugh at oneself even in a difficult situation.

Seeing Confucius’ humor may be beyond some people’s expectations. Confucius in people’s minds Maybe most of them are like this: respectful, serious, erudite, profound, serious, sanctimonious, even wordy and annoying... Especially when Confucius was held up on the altar and even became the "Dacheng Saint Wenxuan King", in the minds of future generations, In it, he has the "Master-like appearance" and "sage-like appearance" of sitting upright and unsmiling. In fact, it is completely different from the dull and cold appearance. Although Confucius is solemn, he is a person full of humor and full of humor. A lovely old man with a friendly and charming life style.