1. Eat sparingly and drink water, bend your arms and rest on them, and enjoy yourself there. Being rich and noble without justice is like a floating cloud to me. ——The Analects of Confucius by Confucius in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Period
Explanation: Eat whole grains, drink plain water, and bend your arms as pillows. The fun lies in the middle. Wealth gained through unfair means is like floating clouds in the sky to me.
2. Wealth can be sought after (also; even though I am a man with a whip, I will do it. If it is not possible to seek it, follow what I like. - The Analects of Confucius by Confucius during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period
Explanation: If wealth and honor are in line with the Dao, you can pursue it. Even if it is a lowly job of holding a whip for others, I am willing to do it. If wealth and honor are not in line with the Dao, you don’t have to pursue it. Then I should just do things according to my hobbies.
3. A gentleman has nine thoughts: looking for wisdom, listening for intelligence, looking for warmth, looking for respect, speaking for loyalty, acting with respect, thinking for doubts, thinking for anger and thinking for difficulties, and thinking for meaning. —The Analects of Confucius by Confucius during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period
Explanation: A gentleman has nine things to think about: when looking, he should think about whether he sees clearly; when listening, he should think about whether he hears clearly; his own face, Think about gentleness and humility in appearance; think about loyalty when speaking;
think about caution and seriousness when doing things; when in doubt, think about whether you should ask others; when you are angry, think about whether you should ask others. When you want to think about whether there will be future troubles or gain financial benefits, you should think about whether it is in line with the principles of righteousness.
4. There is nothing suitable for a gentleman in the world. It is a comparison. Confucius' "Analects"
Explanation: A gentleman has no fixed affinity for people and things in the world, but only acts according to righteousness.
5. How about repaying evil with kindness? Said: How to repay kindness? Repay kindness with kindness. Confucius's "The Analects" of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period
Someone said: Is it noble to repay others' resentment with kindness? What do you do to repay those who are kind to you? A tooth for a tooth, an eye for an eye, a kindness for a kindness.