Introduction: The Motto Lian Bi has been widely circulated since it was published in the first year of Xianfeng (185 1). The so-called "regardless of the north and the south, regardless of the rich and the poor, everyone puts the case and everyone carries it." The following is the original text and translation of the book "Motto Lian Bi" that I brought to you, hoping to help you.
One,
[Original]
Many aristocratic families in ancient and modern times have nothing but merit;
The first person between heaven and earth is still studying.
[translation]
Noble families from ancient times to the present are all created by virtue; The first-class good character between heaven and earth is cultivated by reading.
two
[Original]
Reading is not famous, after all, people are elegant;
Xiu De was rewarded unexpectedly, and his natural dream was safe.
[translation]
Study hard, even if the fame is not good, but let the character be elegant and noble; Morality is noble, but I don't want to repay you. I am always comfortable and full of sleep.
three
[Original]
Doing good deeds is the happiest, and reading is the best.
[translation]
Helping others and doing good deeds make me most happy; Study hard and pay attention to self-cultivation, which is most appreciated.
Fourth,
[Original]
What are you doing here? If you learn articles and are good at one skill, you will be considered as a reading seed.
I forgive my request, but I am a son, a minister, a brother and a friend, and I have done my duty to become a famous China person.
[translation]
Why did you come to college? Where is just studying and writing articles? With a skill, with a skill, you can be regarded as a successful person by reading. I don't care much about what I pursue, that is, being a son, a minister, a brother, a friend, fulfilling five kinds of ethical duties, and becoming a gentleman who abides by ethics together.
five
[Original]
Smart is used in its proper place, the smarter the better, and the literary name becomes its beauty;
If intelligence is used in evil, the smarter it is, the more absurd it is, and literary reputation is suitable for its treachery.
[translation]
Cleverness is used in the right path, and the cleverer the better, the reputation of a literary talent will gradually help his career; If intelligence is used in evil, the cleverer it is, the worse it will be. A literary talent's reputation will only encourage its fraud and ugliness.
six
[Original]
Although there is fighting, courage is the foundation; Although sacrifice is ceremonial, it is based on sincerity;
Although mourning is polite, mourning is the foundation; Although the scholar is learned, he acts in this way.
[translation]
Battlefield confrontation, even if the array is strict, is based on bravery; Funeral arrangements, even if the etiquette is comprehensive, are based on grief; A bachelor of arts, even if he is knowledgeable, is built on virtue.
seven
[Original]
Gone with the wind can't adjust the palace merchants, a clever woman can't cook without rice, and a man with words can't rule the country.
[translation]
Whirlwind cannot play beautiful music; Smart women may not be able to manage food and housework well; A fussy scholar can't govern a country well.
eight
[Original]
Economy comes from learning, and economy has its origin;
If the mind sees the work, the mind is perfect.
Giving up work is even less learned, and making love is nothing more than an article.
[translation]
The way to help the world through the country comes from extensive knowledge, which has an inexhaustible source; The way to cultivate one's mind and cultivate one's nature is reflected in making contributions, which is also perfect. There is no real learning in the world except making contributions; The way to cultivate one's mind and cultivate one's nature must be found in the articles of sages.
nine
[Original]
What is knowing and doing? Xing; What is an adult? Be careful;
How to achieve it? Go to school; Why is it so far? Think about it.
[translation]
What is good conduct? That is, daily actions; What is a respected person? Is a cautious person; How can we understand morality and work hard? Only learn with an open mind; How can we achieve great ambitions? Only by thinking deeply about the current problems.
ten
[Original]
Do your best to be loyal and filial. Governing the country is called learning. Security will change, that is, talent.
After heaven and latitude, it is called Wen. Ji moonlight wind, called degree. Everything is one, which is called benevolence.
[translation]
You can be loyal, filial and righteous, and you can be called a man. Governing the country is called learning. Being able to quell the rebellion is called talent, and weaving the things of heaven and earth is called articles. A bright and open mind is called elegance. Everything and I are called benevolence.
eleven
[Original]
Take heart as the root, virtue as the foundation, knowledge as the foundation, literature as the calyx, and industry as the foundation. Take history as the garden, songs as the advocacy, righteousness as the cream beam, writing as the embroidery, reading as the repair, and writing as the title product. Take words as teachers and friends, respect loyalty as practice, benefit from doing good, and rely on Lotte know life.
Note: She Yan (trained by Zξ Society)
[translation]
Take heart as the foundation, morality as the main task, knowledge as fertile soil, literature as calyx, industry as fruit, books as garden, songs as joy, righteousness as food, literature as color embroidery, reading as cultivation, knowledge as accumulation, sages as teachers and friends, loyalty as deeds, kindness as use, and Lotte know life as reward.
twelve
[Original]
I am careful to live in seclusion alone, to know things with my heart, to be dignified with my life, and to be calm, in order to prepare for a hundred tests of virtue and change from good to holy.
[translation]
When a person is alone, he should be careful about his behavior, predict the thoughts contained in every thought, be serious and dignified, be content with his destiny, respect others to become sages, be careful about all kinds of behaviors to achieve moral guidance, and turn good into virtue.
thirteen
[Original]
It is the first-class knowledge of the sages to keep my heart in the cavity;
It is the first time for a sage to do my duty in the first place.
[translation]
Keeping benevolence in mind is the highest knowledge of sages, and doing one's duty in behavior is the highest effort of sages.
fourteen
[Original]
If you are sincere, the more refined and sincere you are;
Concentrate, and everything will flow more and more.
[translation]
Things are clear, the mind can be clear and single-minded, the mind can be single-minded, and things can be smooth.
fifteen
[Original]
Things in the universe are internal affairs;
Dividing internal affairs is a matter of the universe.
[translation]
Take everything in the universe as your own business, and your own business is also the business of everything in the universe.
16,
[Original]
Behind the heavens and the earth, the heart is in front of the heavens and the earth;
Being in everything, the heart is in everything.
[translation]
Although the body is behind the universe, the heart is not in front of the universe; Although the body is in the universe, the heart is above the universe.
Seventeen,
[Original]
Observe the biological meteorology of heaven and earth, learn from sages and self-denial.
Starting from self-improvement, success is sincere and interest-free.
[translation]
Observe the natural scene of all things in the world and learn from the efforts of the sages to restrain themselves and cultivate themselves. Action is for practice and struggle, and the ultimate goal is sincerity and nature.
Eighteen,
[Original]
It is easy to take the sage as the way, but it is difficult to govern yourself with the sage's way;
It is easy to export by the way of sages, but difficult to practice by the way of sages;
It is easy to be a saint, but it is difficult to be a saint.
The knowledge of sages is a set, so it is natural to be king;
The knowledge of later generations is divided into two parts, and it is only necessary to govern the country without self-cultivation.
[translation]
It is easy to teach others the truth of sages, but it is not easy to practice it by yourself. It's easy to start fighting for the truth of sages, but it's hard to stick to it. Sages combine truth with practice, and benevolent governance must be based on morality. Then people can't do the unity of knowing and doing. They don't practice their own virtues, but govern others.
Nineteen,
[Original]
Yi Zhou in his mouth, stealing his feet in his heart, complaining about others and not blaming himself, is called a saint who hangs the list;
When you are alone, you are afraid of ghosts and gods. You know people and heaven, and you have the root of learning.
[translation]
Full of benevolence and righteousness, but full of evil thoughts in my heart, I only blame others and never scold myself. Such people are called "hanging saints". I am afraid that evil deeds will be seen, I am afraid that I can fear ghosts and gods, and I am afraid that I know how to be good. This is the actual' learning'.
Twenty,
[Original]
There is no fundamental self-confidence, such as drinking China and Europeans, being drunk and brave, and waking up with no strength;
Without knowledge, knowledge is like burning a stove, the front is bright and no one cares about the back.
[translation]
Without fundamental honesty, it's like a drunk hitting someone. He was brave when he was drunk, but when he woke up, his courage disappeared and he had no strength. Knowledge without learning is like a cook in front of a stove, with light in front and darkness behind.
2 1,
[Original]
Reason is based on experience, so dive, or you will hear it in your ears;
Everything has allusions. It's time to talk, or it's a myth.
[translation]
Only by careful understanding and sorting can we understand accurately and properly, so be calm and steady, otherwise it will become a trivial matter in your mouth and then you will forget it. Things must have allusions, so you must be knowledgeable, otherwise it will become wild speculation and fabrication.
22,
[Original]
If it is only a little careless, it is not true, so it is enough, otherwise, the public will feel confused and suspicious;
Only a little snack is unreasonable and can only be said, otherwise the interests will change in face.
[translation]
Even with a little carelessness, you can't understand things accurately, so you must be accurate. Otherwise, different opinions will inevitably arouse suspicion; If you have only a little distractions, you can't stick to things. You must concentrate, otherwise you won't stand the test in front of interests.
23,
[Original]
When dealing with people, we should have an interface with China, be precise and fruitful in doing things, and recognize the middle truth.
[translation]
Treat people with peace and discipline, handle things clearly and decisively, be upright and considerate.
24,
[Original]
It is easy to discuss the loss of the ancients after the ancients;
It is difficult to regard the position of the ancients as the business of the ancients.
[translation]
The shortcomings and mistakes of the ancients after birth are easy to say, but if they were in their position, it would be difficult to do what the ancients did.
25,
[Original]
Ancient scholars received a kind word and attached it to their bodies;
Today's scholars have a kind word, which is to please others.
[translation]
Ancient scholars got a kind word and put it on themselves to practice; Now that a scholar gets a good word, he must want to please others.
26,
Ancient gentlemen, tired of their incompetence, learned it;
Today's gentleman is ashamed of incompetence and taboo.
[translation]
Ancient scholars, worried about their lack of talents, tried to catch up; Nowadays, the scribes are ashamed of their lack of knowledge, so they hide their shortcomings and avoid criticism.
27,
[Original]
Broaden your horizons and cross famous mountains and rivers;
The measurement should be macroscopic and familiar with the history of the Five Classics.
[translation]
If you want to broaden your horizons, you must visit famous mountains and rivers; The measurement should be grand and you should be familiar with the classics.
28
[Original]
Read the classics first and then the history, then you won't blame the sages;
If you read history and reread classics, then reading is more than just chapters and sentences.
[translation]
Reading classics first, then reading historical records, so as to evaluate history, will not be contrary to sages; Studying historical records, rereading classics, proving classics with history and sublimating the purpose of reading are not just the study of chapters and sentences.
29,
[Original]
Reading classics and biographies is profound, and reading history classes is reasonable.
Looking up at the sky will broaden your horizons, while longing will clear your mind.
[translation]
Reading Confucian classics and biographies will lay a solid foundation for academic research; Look at the history books, learn from the past and learn from the present, and the macro theory will hit the nail on the head; Tour the mountains and rivers, watch the magnificent scenery, and broaden the horizons of Lingyun; Give up hobbies and selfish desires, and you will make your mind clean and pure.
Thirty,
[Original]
In a court, you have your own happiness;
There are no wonderful books except the Six Classics.
[translation]
Although the courtyard is small, it has its own fun; There are no wonderful books except the Six Classics.
3 1,
[Original]
If you don't read, you will get a good friend;
Seeing you studying is like seeing an old friend.
[translation]
Read books that you haven't read, such as making good friends and being affectionate and friendly; Reread the books you have read, such as meeting and catching up with old friends.
32,
[Original]
What are you thinking? What do you care?
Don't take it and forget it, because learning is like running water.
[translation]
Careless, the mentality should be calm as water; Don't be rash, don't forget that learning should be endless like running water.
33,
[Original]
You don't want to mix, you don't accept it.
If you don't work hard, you will be exhausted.
[translation]
You can't be confused, and you can't concentrate if you are confused. Don't tire your heart. When you are tired, you are mentally exhausted and get nothing.
34,
[Original]
If you are cautious and have mixed desires, you will be more energetic;
Be cautious and confused, and you will be clearer.
[translation]
It will be more alert and alert to inner distractions; When you are careful, everything becomes brighter.
35,
[Original]
There are not many books, and books are indispensable in your heart;
Fish dries out of water, but it is hard to find a heart without books.
[translation]
There can't be too many books on the desk, but there can't be less books in your heart; This is like a fish that dries up without water. Without books, there is no sustenance.
36,
[Original]
Ambition, no distance, no distance from the sea;
There is no difficulty in the direction of ambition, and it is impossible to guard against sharp soldiers.
[translation]
As long as you have lofty aspirations in your heart, there is nothing you can't achieve; And what the heart pursues, no difficulty can stop it.
Thirty seven
[Original]
If you can calm down, why not?
If you are ambitious, you can't do anything.
[translation]
Let the mind calm and everything can be understood; If you are determined to get rich, any difficult task can be successful.
38,
[Original]
If you are not modest, it will be like a stone full of water.
Ignorance is like a rubber column, which can't be turned for a while;
[translation]
Prejudice is like pouring water on a stone, and water can't get in at all; If you can't understand things, you will stick to inflexibility and you can't turn at all.
39,
[Original]
If you don't realize it, it will be like an electric light, and you can't catch it at all;
If you don't practice, you'll get a car by water and a boat by land, and you won't get any benefits at all.
[translation]
Reading without experiencing knowledge is like lightning shining on something, which you can't catch at all; Reading is useless, just like driving on water and Fitz calado.
forty
[Original]
Reading is expensive in doubt, but doubt can open letters;
Reading is getting better and better.
[translation]
Reading is expensive because you can have questions, and only when you have questions can you improve your understanding of things.
Forty-one,
[Original]
When reading a book, you must nod your head;
When you talk to people, you must make them nod.
[translation]
Reading in order to understand, you must satisfy yourself; When you talk to others, you must make them admire you.
42,
[Original]
Cherish the spirit and leave one day for the universe;
Time flies, ask when to repay your loved ones.
[translation]
Cherish the spirit for the future, and how can you repay your parents for wasting your time?
43,
[Original]
Abstain from excessive drinking, which is harmful to the spirit; Abstain from lust, which corrupts God;
Avoid thick taste, thick taste is light; If you don't eat, you will suffocate;
If you don't move, you will be a god; Don't talk too much, it hurts the spirit;
Don't worry too much, how depressed you are; Don't think too much, think too much and scratch your head;
If you don't sleep for a long time, you will be tired if you sleep for a long time; If you stop reading for a long time, you will dry up after reading for a long time.
[translation]
Abstaining from drinking is harmful to the mind; Abstain from color, lust destroys the spirit; Don't be delicious, delicious makes people faint; Quit being too full, which makes you depressed; Don't move too much, too much will confuse your mind; Don't talk too much, it will damage the spirit; Don't worry too much, worrying too much will make you depressed; Don't think too much, think more to stimulate the spirit; Not sleeping for a long time makes you very tired; I quit reading for a long time, and my spirit is hard.
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