The Analects of Confucius is a collection of quotations from Confucius and his disciples, one of the important Confucian classics and the "root" of Confucianism. It includes benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom, faith, forgiveness, loyalty, filial piety and emphasizes ethics and education. Profound in thought, rich in content and appealing to both refined and popular tastes.
When we talk about The Analects of Confucius, we naturally think of Confucius, the ancestor of Confucianism. Confucius was a great thinker and educator at the end of the Spring and Autumn Period in China. Although he lived in more than 2000 years, as soon as we picked up The Analects, his kind and serious face, gray hair and long beard appeared in front of our eyes. When he was young, his poor and studious spirit touched us and inspired us. He tirelessly led people into the vast ocean of knowledge. His political proposition of ruling by virtue and his educational theory of learning from near to far had a positive impact on the feudal society in China. Confucius' ideological realm is as high as a cloud, as bright as the moon and as clear as snow.
Because I am not an adult, my life experience and knowledge are shallow, and I don't understand some connotations of The Analects, but I still can't put it down. At night, in the moonlight, in front of my desk, I often concentrate on reading the wonderful quotations in the book and eagerly absorb the essence of the book.
Confucius said, "Never tire of learning, never tire of teaching", "Never be ashamed to ask questions", "Knowing is knowing, not knowing is not knowing, this is wisdom" and "Always learn, isn't it?" "Isn't it a pleasure to have friends coming from afar?" "People don't know or care, aren't they gentlemen?" ..... The meanings expressed between these lines, such as tireless study, love for friends, self-cultivation, kindness, seemingly simple, but in fact profound wisdom, have been passed down from generation to generation.
Zhao Pu, a scholar in the Song Dynasty, once said, "Half the Analects of Confucius governs the world". The Analects of Confucius not only has a great contribution and influence on the culture and tradition of China, but also plays an important role in promoting the civilization of the whole Chinese nation. From the beginning of Dong Zhongshu's "ousting a hundred schools of thought and respecting Confucianism alone" in the Han Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty, up to the emperor's ministers and down to the common people, they were deeply involved in governing the country and keeping the country safe, and were shallow about treating others. The Analects of Confucius is everywhere and benefits the whole world.
The Analects of Confucius deserves to be called "the words of saints and the principles of action."
Naturally, due to historical limitations, the Analects of Confucius inevitably has its dross and negative side. After all, people are human beings. Who can ask people (even saints) to be supernatural, perfect and beautiful gods? What's more, people who lived more than two thousand years ago!
Looking around today's society, economy and technology are developing rapidly, and people's lives are changing with each passing day. At the same time, people pay more and more attention to "money" After the sage's words are forgotten, "money makes the mare go" is becoming more and more popular; Few people pay attention to "the truth of walking", and "eat, drink and be merry" is just talk. Some people are impetuous, confused, selfish, indifferent, lazy in reading, muddling along, and have no purpose and pursuit in life.
Looking around, in the vast sea of people, how many people are reading The Analects now? In the world of mortals, there are people dancing and feasting everywhere. How many feelings are there? More than two thousand years later, the moon is still high, the waves are still rolling, or the lights are flashing, but how many people wander in the Analects of Confucius in the quiet night?