Being content and not knowing enough is something to do and something not to be done. This is one sentence, there is no next sentence. This sentence is Bing Xin's motto for others. The words are concise and concise, and the meaning is endless. It means knowing what your goals are and what you want to achieve through hard work, which mainly refers to your own shortcomings as a human being. Be content, don't indulge your desires, be self-aware. What you can do and what you don't do means that you must have principles in life. What can be done, what must be done, and what cannot be done should be resolutely not done! Source: The phrase "knowledge is insufficient" comes from "Book of Rites·Xue Ji". ?
Being contented and not knowing enough has the meaning of doing something and not doing it
The word "contentment" comes from the Tao Te Ching. Believing that "there is no greater disaster than not being satisfied", not being satisfied and then pursuing it will definitely lead to disaster. Know what is sufficient, do not pursue it, be content with what you get, do nothing and have no virtue, but will always be satisfied. Only by being content can we avoid disasters and protect ourselves throughout our lives.
What is insufficient knowledge? Confucius once said: "Although there are fine dishes, the food is not as good as the purpose; although there is a perfect way, if you don't learn, you will not know its goodness. Therefore, after learning, you will know your shortcomings; after teaching, you will know your difficulties. After knowing your shortcomings, you will be able to reflect on yourself; Know your difficulties, and then you can strengthen yourself. "Knowing your shortcomings means knowing your shortcomings and your imperfections. It is the so-called "know your shame and then be brave." Only when we are aware of our shortcomings can we have the endogenous motivation to improve ourselves and promote social progress.
What does "something to do and something not to do" mean? "Youwei" means doing something. That is to say, cherishing life is to wait for the opportunity to make a difference; taking care of the body is to hope to make a difference. This is a positive attitude towards life and work.
"Do not do" refers to resolutely not doing things that are not in line with justice and morality. It means that people have to do something before they can do something. What should be done must be done, this is "doing something". You must not do things that you shouldn't do. This is "what you should not do". This sentence encourages us future generations to slowly understand that we must also follow the principles of life and be content with what we have and what we are not aware of; do what we do and what we do not do.