With the continuous progress of history, culture is also progressing. From Oracle Bone Inscriptions in Shang Dynasty, to the unified writing of Qin Shihuang, and then to the poems of Tang and Song Dynasties, all of them show the charm of Chinese culture. For thousands of years, there have been many famous thinkers and philosophers in China. They condensed their thoughts into concise and easy-to-understand language, thus having famous sayings and aphorisms that have been passed down through the ages. When we are writing or chatting with others, we often quote these sentences of the ancients to support our views. However, the original intention of some famous sayings is not the same as that of modern people, or even the opposite, just like the following five famous sayings.

Famous saying 1: no rape, no business.

Literally, it can be understood that a person who can't play tricks and scheming can't become a businessman, which also leads to the statement that "no businessman is dishonest", as long as he is not a fool, he can be heard as a derogatory term. As we all know, the ancients never said "no rape, no business", but "no business". Although it is only a word difference, the meaning is completely opposite.

In ancient times, rice merchants used bucket lifting devices to weigh rice for their guests. Not only will they not be short of a catty, but they will also give more, so that the buckets will be sharper and attract repeat customers. Over time, there is a saying that "no tipping, no business", giving profits to customers is similar to giving profits to customers in the modern sense, and increasing the quantity does not increase the price.

Famous saying 2: no poison, no husband

When someone makes a determined effort, he often says "no poison and no husband", which means that he can't be called a man with indomitable spirit without being cruel. Is this really the original intention of the ancients? Originally, it was an "excessive husband". I don't know who changed "excessive" into "toxic", which simply runs counter to the meaning of the ancients. "Degree" is the mind and measurement, and "no husband" is to persuade the world to be broad-minded and not haggle over every ounce, so as to be worthy of the title of gentleman.

Famous saying 3: wine and meat pass through the intestines, and the Buddha pays attention.

This sentence was first said by Taoist Zen master, and it was also called Jigong by the world. In ancient times, monks were not allowed to touch wine and meat. Jigong can eat and drink. Why do you say this? The cultivation of Kikuya Palace is very high. After eating two dead pigeons in his stomach, he can spit out two lively pigeons, which is something that ordinary monks can't do. Therefore, Jigong went on to say, "If the world learns from me, it will be possessed." If you can't achieve the cultivation of Jigong, don't eat meat and drink alcohol under the pretext of "wine and meat cross the intestines, Buddha pays attention", otherwise you will fall into the magic road.

Famous saying 4: Good for evil.

This is a word that we often hear or mention. Literally, it can be understood as: when you are bullied by others, you should not bear grudges or take revenge, but thank him, invite him to dinner and give him gifts, let alone be a mortal. It is estimated that even a saint can hardly reach this level. When Confucius was educating his disciples, he asked, "How can we repay evil with good?" Disciples were silent, and Confucius then gave a solution: "Complain straight, repay good with good." Therefore, when persuading others to repay their grievances with good deeds, think about whether they can do it or not, and remember Confucius' "Repay your grievances with sincerity".

Famous saying 5: My life is limited, but so is my knowledge.

Many people understand that "my life is limited, but so is my knowledge": our life is limited, but the knowledge in the world is infinite, so we can't waste time. We should devote all our time and energy to the pursuit of knowledge, so as to become a knowledgeable person. This understanding seems reasonable and positive, but do you know what it originally means?

This famous saying comes from Master Zhuangzi: "My life is limited, but so is my knowledge. With infinity, it's almost there! " Look, the last sentence is what Zhuangzi wanted to express. Life is only a few decades. If you spend all your time pursuing endless knowledge, you will be exhausted and unable to enjoy life. Of course, Zhuangzi is the representative of Taoism and advocates "quietness", which is understandable.

Therefore, when we quote the famous sayings of the ancients, we should understand their original meaning and not copy them out of context, otherwise it may make a joke. What other idioms, proverbs or common sayings do you know that are often misunderstood by modern people?