The success of the golden sentence Zeng Guofan proves the strong vitality of traditional culture, which can partially offset the accusation that Confucianism is "empty and useless". Zeng Guofan's lifelong achievements were all accomplished with the support of traditional culture. The strong sense of mission to take the world as his own responsibility, the grand ambition to cultivate his family, govern the country and bring peace to the world, and the broad mind of the people and their material interests are the spiritual motivation that supported Zeng Guofan in struggling through hardships and setbacks. The cognitive tradition of seeking truth from facts, practical application of the world, and reflexivity and sincerity enabled him to learn wisdom and experience from his predecessors, others, and himself, and he was able to deal with complex world affairs with ample resources. The moral principles of being sincere to God and being loyal and forgiving to others enable him to be upright and not entangled by vulgar tastes. He accepts the trifles of others and becomes a great virtue. He uses his own personality power to conquer and attract others, making him a hero. Use it, and it will eventually become a great cause. P378

Explanation

This can be said to be a summary of Zeng Guofan's life. He regarded traditional cultural Confucianism as the foundation to support his lifelong achievements. With a strong sense of mission. His great ambition to become a saint served as his spiritual strength to move forward bravely in the face of difficulties. And his consistent summing up of lessons and reflection on the past have made him capable of dealing with complex world affairs. A clumsy person armed himself with the moral system of traditional culture. Unlike ordinary bureaucrats, he has mastered the true spirit of Confucianism. And he can also deal with official circles with ease. This is also reflected in his uncompromising actions towards his ambitions. Cultivating one's family, governing the country, and bringing peace to the world can be said to be the most concrete embodiment of it in Zeng Guofan. He was good at being an official and able to cultivate himself. Zeng Guofan concentrated many advantages of sages. However, In this declining Qing Empire, it spent its whole life unable to restore the decline of the empire. He exhausted his last vitality for the decadent regime, which only proved the height and unlimited limit of human willpower. As the last great Confucian, Zeng Guofan was the last great Confucian who accomplished meritorious deeds, established virtues and established his words. The quotations he left us in his family letters are also of great benefit to us modern people.

Inspiration

1. I cannot see through my own life, but I have to be myself in front of me.

Whether you are successful throughout your life depends on what kind of power you get from your grand ambitions. The motivation I lack is not given to you by others. It's just that I didn't try my best. Be the person you are in front of you and move towards your ambition step by step in a down-to-earth manner. In fact, nothing can stop me at all, it's just the waves in my heart that slow me down.

Stay calm, move forward courageously, and keep struggling.

2. I am as strong as my willpower is.

Being powerful is not about talking about it, but about spelling it out. I don’t fight as others fight. As long as I stand still, others will surpass me. Don’t look at the retreating figures of others and sigh. I would take a deep breath, point at the back and say, "Just wait, I will surpass you soon."

3. Whatever you want will come to you, so take action immediately.

Without a good body, I can exercise, without a good job, I can fight for it; without a good life, I can fight hard. What is good? What I try my best to get is good. Don't laugh at others and hate others. If he had the time, he would have already taken action.

No one can achieve success by sitting still. I must always be prepared to face sudden pressure. Always be prepared for a head-on blow.

Only when it hurts can you think of changes. Only by taking action immediately can you get results