The representatives of Confucianism are Confucius and Mencius, and the classic works are the Four Books and Five Classics. Confucianism affirms people's pursuit of fame and wealth, but emphasizes that this pursuit should be subordinate to benevolence, righteousness and morality. As a life theory that advocates active entry into the WTO, it does not oppose the pursuit of fame and wealth by ordinary people. It is generally believed that wealth is better than poverty. It repeatedly emphasizes that although fame and wealth are good, there are things more valuable than power, money and honor in the world, that is, benevolence and righteousness. In the dispute between righteousness and benefit, it is in favor of righteousness in the first place. See the benefits and forget the righteousness-see the benefits.

The representatives of Taoism are Laozi and Zhuangzi, which also occupy a very important position in the history of China. Especially in the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, after absorbing the basic ideas of Taoism on the basis of primitive religions and myths in China, Taoism, a unique religion in China, was put on a coat of religion, which penetrated into all social strata more widely and had a profound impact on the thinking and behavior of China people. Later, when Emperor Taizong became emperor, he wanted to find out the basis for his succession to the Great Unity. After searching and searching, he found that Laozi was from his own family and was originally surnamed Li. So he called Laozi his ancestor and held Taoism as the state religion, and promoted it throughout the country through official power. Taoism's view of fame and fortune is summed up in one sentence: "Modesty is indisputable, defense is offensive", and a word "lightness" is advocated in life. Laozi famously said, "Heaven's way is beneficial but not harmful; The way of man is to fight for it. " Why do you want to be modest and not fight? Because in the Taoist view, the reason why you fight for fame and fortune is mainly to satisfy your personal desires, which can never be satisfied. If you can't satisfy them, you will be distressed and hurt your health.