"The Book of Changes" is one of the three great books, known as "the first of the classics", and it can really be called a useful book to open. Even in ancient times, some scholars exaggeratedly used this book to "ward off evil spirits." When I was young, I read a lot of Western inspirational books and chicken soup for the soul, but after reading in depth, I discovered that the "Book of Changes" is our spiritual treasure house in terms of inspiration.

Confucius praised "The Book of Changes" for being "pure and subtle". Although there are only four simple words, it has profound meaning. My understanding of this is related to human psychology. Reading the "Book of Changes" makes people happy. The soul is sublimated and reaches a state of tranquility and peace. In short, it is the most powerful state of mind. In a word, reading the I Ching will be very beneficial.

Let me share with you in detail below, the 9 sentences in the "Book of Changes" that can be used for a lifetime, and are also well-known inspirational quotes and aphorisms.

1. When the sky is healthy, a gentleman will strive to improve himself. ——Qian

This is the most familiar sentence for friends who like "The Book of Changes", and it comes from the Qian Gua. "Continuous self-improvement" is also the motto of many domestic universities, among which Tsinghua University is the most famous.

Someone asked, what is our national spirit? I think this word and Kun Gua's "Hundred Virtue Carrying Things" are the perfect answer to this question. Friends who are not familiar with the "Book of Changes" may be amazed. Maybe some people have just learned that the "Book of Changes" turns out to be such an excellent book.

From ancient times to the present, our culture has always adhered to the principle of "the unity of nature and man." If a gentleman wants to encourage himself, he can just look at the sky, because the sky is moving all the time, and the sun, moon, and stars are constantly circulating.

2. The terrain is uneven, and a gentleman carries his wealth with kindness. ——Kun

This sentence comes from the Kun hexagram, and "Honored Virtue" is also the motto of Tsinghua University. We Chinese people advocate "virtue". What is virtue? Just look at the earth under your feet and you will know that the earth is our role model. Be virtuous towards people and things. No matter how others treat us, no matter what "grievances" we feel, we feel calm when we look at the earth.

The earth silently endures the blooming and falling of natural flowers, autumn, winter, spring and summer, human damage, and protection. Seeing the big ones, we humans have nothing to care about.

3. Yun Lei, Tun, the gentleman uses economics. ——Tun

We often say that one is full of economics, has economics for the world, and has economics to help the world. The word "economics" comes from here. Tun, the third hexagram in the "Book of Changes", originally meant the chaos of heaven and earth, the time when all things are born. We can also think of it as the time before the beginning of spring, when all things sprout, or when businesses are started.

We often say that everything is difficult at the beginning. At this time, the encouragement you need most is that when you have the power to conquer the world, you must persevere and give a thumbs up. It can be said that this sentence is of great encouragement. Reading it carefully makes people feel the sense of mission and responsibility.

4. To cultivate righteousness is a sacred achievement. ——Meng

This sentence comes from the fourth hexagram Meng, which means holy merit, the most holy merit, and a very remarkable achievement. Faced with such ardent encouragement, people feel warm and moved from the heart.

The original meaning of this sentence is enlightenment. It is most important to educate ignorant children in a correct, correct, and upright direction. Now we all know that education is a lifelong matter. Therefore, if you can impart correct knowledge and insights to others, it is a great cause, so the profession of teacher is very great.

As far as children’s enlightenment education is concerned, cultivating a good child will benefit the family and the country. Therefore, the evaluation of "sacred merit" is very accurate. As a parent, if you can educate your children well, you have accomplished the most holy work. Such parents are also very remarkable.

5. A humble gentleman is humble enough to shepherd himself. ——Qian

This sentence comes from the fifteenth hexagram Qian. Qian Gua advocates the virtue of humility. In the Book of Changes, only the six lines of Qian Gua are auspicious. Humiliating oneself is a metaphor for "crossing great rivers", which means that a person who is very powerful and can cross great rivers can still maintain a calm and nihilistic mind.

We often say that we should not be arrogant in victory but not discouraged in defeat. The meaning of being humble and self-motivated is very close to the meaning of "not being arrogant in victory". Only such a person can be called a "modesty gentleman". What is explained here is "modesty" "The essence of. People with such characteristics do not need the coercion of others and can consciously follow the road, be themselves, and think about themselves. When faced with problems, they will actively seek solutions and naturally move freely between heaven and earth.

6. A gentleman should be careful in his words and moderate in his diet. ——Yi

This sentence comes from the 27th Yi hexagram. "Yi" means nourishment. The most literal meaning is that doing so is good for the body. Someone once left a message to me and said that this is the secret to winning in life. I replied, you are right. When people fight to the end, what they fight for is not money, but a healthy body.

When you are young, you may not understand the meaning of "talk less". In fact, talking less has many benefits, such as less right and wrong, and fewer conflicts. Talking less does not mean not talking. What you say must be carefully considered and spoken. One sentence after another. And from a traditional cultural perspective, talking too much will hurt your mood.

Eating in moderation is also very important. The reason why many people are in poor health now is actually because they eat too much. Here is a little story. A friend of mine suffered from hemorrhoids. It was said that there was no effective way to control it. He asked me a while ago if I had any good ideas.

In fact, fundamentally speaking, he just eats too much and exercises little. I suggested that he eat 80% of his meals and set aside an hour or two for activities every day. After two or three months, I was told that my body was recovering well.

To this day, if you want to be in good health, the three words "diet and diet" in the Book of Changes can be described as a panacea.

7. It is wise to be able to stop when you see danger. ——Jian

This sentence comes from the 39th Jian hexagram. This hexagram tells how to deal with difficulties and obstacles. Specific methods include advancing and retreating in a controlled manner, gathering core strength to improve yourself, sticking to the right path, etc. Being able to stop when seeing danger is about how to advance or retreat, and how to choose.

In life, we are faced with choices all the time. Sometimes we need to persist, and sometimes we need to take a leisurely step back. People who can stop in the face of danger are extremely wise, which requires our judgment. The judgment principles told to us in the "Book of Changes" are actually quite simple. We must persist in the right path, otherwise we must stop.

8. A gentleman pursues his ambition with death. ——Kun

This sentence comes from the 47th hexagram of "Kun". Difficulties are inevitable in life. How to break through requires a person's ambition, will quality and perseverance. The meaning of this sentence is that a gentleman would rather give up his life to realize his ideal.

There was once a famous poem that said: Life is precious, love is more valuable, and both can be thrown away for the sake of freedom. In fact, it is the state of "a gentleman who pursues his ambition with death".

Mencius said, "When Heaven is about to entrust a great responsibility to a man, he must first strain his mind and will, strain his muscles and bones, starve his body and skin, deplete his body, and disturb his behavior through actions, so his mind and forbearance are tempted. "Zeng Yi cannot do what he cannot." In my opinion, this is also a wonderful interpretation of this sentence, and I would like to encourage everyone.

9. A gentleman suddenly changes. ——Ge

This sentence comes from the 49th Ge hexagram. From the development and progress of society to the family, everyone needs changes to achieve it. The word "gentleman changes", in a narrow sense, tells how to become a gentleman. A gentleman is not born, but develops through learning and progress, just like a leopard.

We all know that adult leopards are very beautiful. Leopard prints are still a popular element today. In ancient times, tigers and leopards were also said to have a beautiful appearance. But young leopards are quite ugly, and the difference between before and after growth is not even a little bit.

The growth of a gentleman is like the growth of a leopard. Through continuous learning and progress, he gradually grows into a person with noble character.

The above 9 sentences are the famous aphorisms from the "Book of Changes" that I will share with you today. Comments are welcome. In the "Book of Changes", what are your favorite sentences to share with everyone? You are also welcome to leave a message to exchange.