[ Pre-Qin famous sentences]

Those who love others will always love them; Those who respect others will always respect them. -"Mencius Li Lou"

[ Interpretation] People who love others always love him, respect others and others always respect him. How you treat others, others will often treat you in the same way. If you want to be loved, you must love others. H: Often.

if you love your son, you should teach him to be righteous and be tolerant of evil. -

[ interpretation] if you like your children, you should teach them with morality and don't let them go astray. This is the words of Wei Zhuanggong, who was exhorted by què, a doctor of the Wei State in the Spring and Autumn Period. Wei Zhuanggong did not listen to the exhortation, and his favorite son, Zhou Xu, was finally killed. Spoiling will make children go astray. Christopher, no. Na: enter, make it enter.

don't be picky. -

everything is done in a nutshell [interpretation] Don't find fault with other people's small faults. There is no shortage of gold, no one is perfect, and being fond of finding fault with other people's small faults is one's own big shortcoming. Seek: seek. Faults: faults.

don't be angry. -"The Analects of Confucius Yong Ye"

[Interpretation] Don't turn the anger against A to B, and don't repeat the same mistake. Many people don't pay attention to their mistakes, and even get used to it. If only they could be like Yan Hui! Anger removal: to remove anger. Two: Again, again.

if you don't follow the rules, you can't form a square. -"Mencius on Li Lou"

[ Interpretation] You can't draw rectangles and circles without compasses and rulers. We must abide by certain rules and regulations in our life and doing things, otherwise, we will go our own way and get into a mess. Rules: rules and moments, two tools for correcting circles and squares, metaphor standards and statutes.

granaries actually know etiquette, and they know honor and disgrace when they have enough food and clothing. -"Guanzi Herdsmen"

[Interpretation] Only when the granary is full can the people understand the etiquette system; People only know honor and shame when they have enough food and clothing. Material civilization is the foundation of spiritual civilization. People who govern the country must first consider the lives of ordinary people. Lin (lǐn): granary. Reality: substantial.

if it's a tiny difference, it's a thousand miles away. -"The Book of Rites"

[ Interpretation] There is a small mistake at the beginning, and if it is not corrected in time, it will eventually lead to a big mistake. Everything is difficult at the beginning, and you must be cautious at the beginning; Scientific research must be refined and meticulous, otherwise it will cause great losses. Millimeter: a small unit of measurement, described as very little or very small. Miù: Error.

the feet are shorter and the inches are longer; Things are not enough, but wisdom is not clear. -Chu Quyuan's Buju in the Warring States Period

[ Interpretation] Although the ruler is longer than the inch, it is shorter than the longer thing. Although the inch is shorter than the ruler, it is longer than the shorter thing. Things always have their shortcomings, and wise people always have unwise places. People or things have their own strengths and weaknesses, so we should not seek perfection and blame, but foster strengths and avoid weaknesses.

do your duty as a teacher. -"The Analects of Confucius Wei Linggong"

[ Interpretation] Faced with benevolence and righteousness, even a teacher does not have to be humble with him. This sentence is somewhat similar to the meaning of "I love my teacher, and I love truth more" (Aristotelian). What should be done, such as expounding benevolence and righteousness, defending truth and upholding justice, should be done actively and never shirked.

if you get the word, you will get more help, but if you lose it, you will get less help. -

[ Interpretation] With the truth, those who are just can get more help, while those who violate the truth and injustice rarely get help. It tells us that truth and justice are invincible.

if you study alone without friends, you will be ignorant. -"The Book of Rites"

[Interpretation] If you just study alone and have no friends to discuss, you will be ignorant. Facts have proved that learning partners are beneficial to the progress of learning.

wealth can't be lewd, poverty can't be moved, and power can't be bent. -Mencius Teng Wengong

[ Interpretation] Richness and wealth can't confuse his mind, poverty can't make him change his moral integrity, and power can't make his will yield. Only by doing these three things can you be called a gentleman. Mencius' words have been handed down from generation to generation, inspiring countless Chinese sons and daughters.

the high shore is the valley, and the deep valley is the mausoleum. -"The Book of Songs at the Turn of October"

[ Interpretation] Highlands become valleys, and deep valleys become mountains. According to scientific speculation, this place in the Himalayas was still a sea of Wang Yang 7 million years ago, and the sea has changed, which is a metaphor for the changeable world. It is also a metaphor that under certain conditions, things always change to its opposite side.

if a worker wants to do a good job, he must sharpen his tools first. -"The Analects of Confucius Wei Linggong"

[ Interpretation] A craftsman must sharpen his tools in advance if he wants to do his job well. From this, we can see that a person must first learn skills to be competent for the job. Read a good book today, and you can make great achievements tomorrow.

bow to others. -"The Analects of Confucius Wei Linggong"

[ Interpretation] Blame yourself more and others less. This sentence is to be strict with yourself and be lenient with others. Be strict with yourself, and progress will be fast; Forgive others and you will stay away from resentment. Bow yourself: yourself. The word "responsibility" was omitted after "thickness". Responsibility: blame, demand.

new day, new day, new day. -"Book of Rites University"

[ Interpretation] If washing every day can make your face clean and fresh, you should wash it every day, keep it clean and fresh, and keep it up every day. This famous saying is an inscription carved on a plate by the founder of Shang Dynasty, Tang Panming. Carved on the washed dishes, you can see them every day, which plays a role of warning, reminding and encouraging. Here, I mean to keep my moral cultivation and mental outlook fresh and clean forever. Rixin: This refers to moral renewal day by day.

therefore, the wood is straight when it is tied with rope, and the gold is sharp and beneficial. -"Xunzi Persuade Learning"

[ Interpretation] After the wood is straight with a carpenter's ink line (woodworking tools), it becomes straight; When a metal object is sharpened on a grindstone, it can be sharpened. These two metaphors are used to show that after learning and self-reflection, people will become wise, make no mistakes, and become stronger and stronger. Li: Sharpen the stone.

if you are good, you will know its evil, and if you are evil, you will know its beauty. -"Book of Rites University"

[ Interpretation] For the person you like, you should know his shortcomings and not be partial; To the person you dislike, you should know his advantages and never erase them. We should judge a person objectively and fairly, not emotionally, and not be biased because of our own good or bad.

Hao: I like it. Pre-evil (è): defects and ugliness. After "evil" (wù): hate, hate.

misfortune depends on happiness, and happiness lies in misfortune. -"Lao Zi"

[ Interpretation] Disaster depends on happiness, and happiness lurks disaster. It tells us that under certain conditions, fortunes can be transformed into each other. We should be prepared for danger in times of peace, and don't lose heart if we are in adversity. Xi (xΡ): Modal particle, equivalent to "ah".

lean on (yǐ): lean on. V: lurk, hide.

don't do to others what you don't want them to do to you. -The Analects of Confucius Yan Yuan

[ Interpretation] If you don't like it, don't impose it on others. Hunger and cold is something you don't like. Don't impose it on others. Shame is something you don't like, and don't impose it on others. Empathy, putting yourself in others' shoes, thinking about the benefits and harms of others from your own interests and harms, and thinking more about others are the principles that should be pursued throughout your life. Desire: want, hope. Don't (wù): Don't. Shi: here you are.

See the sage Si Qi, but look inward if you don't. -"The Analects of Confucius Liren"

[ Interpretation] When you meet a sage, you should think about learning from him; When you see an immoral person, you should reflect on yourself. ) people who are not as good as themselves like to laugh and despise, so they are complacent; People who are better than themselves like to belittle, even envy, fear to shrink back, and fear to associate with them: this is an incorrect attitude. Si Qi: I want to catch up and keep up. Introspection: examine and examine yourself in your heart.

a gentleman's adult beauty is not an adult's evil, but a villain's. -"The Analects of Confucius Yan Yuan"

[ Interpretation] A gentleman accomplishes the good things of others and does not contribute to the bad things of others. The villain is just the opposite. The beauty of adults, accumulated goodness into virtue, will become a gentleman; The evil of adults, accumulated resentment, is a villain. A gentleman is respected, but a villain is reviled. Gentleman: A person with noble personality. Villain: refers to a person with a despicable personality. On the contrary: on the contrary.

an upright man is open and poised, villains are always in the same boat. -"The Analects of Confucius"

[ Interpretation] A gentleman is flat and broad-minded, but a villain is often embarrassed and sad. A gentleman is frank, contented and happy, kind to others, and contented, so he can be frank. The villain has too much desire, suffers from loss, worries, complains and is embarrassed, so he is often worried. Open-minded and free. Sorrow: the appearance of fear and anxiety.

a gentleman has three precepts: when he is young, his blood gas is uncertain, so he should be careful; It is also strong, bloody, and it is in the fight; Even when you are old, your blood is failing, so you can quit it. -"The Analects of Confucius Ji"

[ Interpretation] There are three things that a gentleman should be alert to in his life: when he was young, he was growing bones and muscles, and his qi and blood had not yet been finalized, so he must be alert to men and women; In the prime of life, you are strong and energetic, so you should be alert to unprincipled disputes and struggles; When you are old, your physical strength and energy are poor, so you should be alert to greed. For teenagers, this sentence raises the question that puppy love will affect their physical and mental health. Today, Confucius' statement of "abstaining from lust, fighting and abstinence" is still instructive to us.

the connection between a gentleman and a villain is like water. -"The Book of Rites"

[ Interpretation] A gentleman makes friends as plain as water, while a villain makes friends like sweet wine (strong and sweet). At the turn of the gentleman, they don't seek profits and use each other, so they look dull and natural, so they can last for a long time; Small friends, each with the heart of profit, the use of meaning, so it is inevitable that false feelings, affectation, sweet talk, and therefore difficult to last. O: Contact, communication. Li (ǐ): sweet wine.

reciprocity. If you don't come, you will be indecent; It is also impolite to come and not go. -"Book of Rites, Quli Shang"

[ Interpretation] Etiquette focuses on mutual exchanges: it is not in line with etiquette; It's not polite to give and take. In interpersonal communication, people should treat each other as equals and help each other. Shawn: It's important.

running water does not rot, and family members do not bite. -"Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals"

[ Interpretation] The flowing water will not rot, and the door shaft that often rotates will not be eaten by insects. It is a metaphor that things that exercise regularly are not easy to be eroded and can remain unchanged for a long time. This sentence vividly illustrates the great significance of "movement": life lies in movement, brains lie in starting, talents also need to flow, everything in the universe is moving, and there is no world without movement. Rot: rancid. Hub (shū): the rotating shaft of the door. Dù: moth-eaten.

full of losses, modest benefits. -"Book Da Yu Mo"

[ Interpretation] Pride and complacency will inevitably lead to losses, and modesty and prudence will gain benefits. Many facts in history have proved the correctness of this famous saying. Emperor Taizong was able to listen to the opinions of his lieutenants with an open mind, and the country was well governed, resulting in a peaceful and prosperous era of "Zhenguan rule"; But in his later years, he became complacent and failed miserably in attacking Korea. Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty was wise when he first became emperor. He became proud after making achievements in politics and economy, which led to the "Anshi Rebellion" and the decline of the Tang Dynasty.

be sensitive and cautious. -"The Analects of Confucius Learn"

[ Interpretation] Diligent and agile, cautious in speaking. This sentence tells us that we should do more practical things, talk less nonsense and talk nonsense. Min: Diligent and quick. Caution: Caution, caution.

a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. -"Lao Zi Chapter 64"

[ Interpretation] A long journey begins with the first step. It is a metaphor that the success of anything starts from scratch and gradually accumulates from small to large. Everything is difficult at the beginning. Without a beginning, there will be no result. Everything should start with little things.

if you persevere, the rotten wood will not break; Perseverance, the stone can be carved. -

[ interpretation] Xun Zi's exhortation to learn gave up after a moment of carving, even decaying wood kept carving it; If you keep carving, even the stone can be carved successfully. This metaphor is intended to show that learning and doing things can only achieve success if you persist; A little taste will accomplish nothing. Qiè and Lê u: carving.

people who have no faith don't know what they can do. -"The Analects of Confucius Governing Politics"

[Interpretation] A person does not keep his word and does not know what he should do. Confucius believes that a person can't move without credit. In today's view, the same is true for an enterprise, a nation and a country. After China's entry into the WTO, it must abide by the rules and be honest in order to develop in the competition.

everyone can think of Yao and Shun. -

[ interpretation] Mencius told his son that everyone can be a saint like Yao and Shun. Mencius believes that if an ordinary person wants to be Yao, Shun, sage and saint, the key is to "do". If he can do everything according to Yao and Shun's thoughts, words and deeds, won't he become Yao and Shun himself? From here, we can also see that the power of example is infinite. If you can set a good example for yourself and follow the example's thoughts, words and deeds, you can grow up quickly. Yao Shun: Monarchs Tang Yao and Yu Shun in ancient times.

no one has made mistakes, but it's good to make corrections. -"Zuo Zhuan Xuangong Two Years"

[ Interpretation] Who is not at fault? It is the greatest good thing that mistakes can be corrected! Jin Linggong, the monarch of the State of Jin in the Spring and Autumn Period, was a tyrant. Once, the bear's paw cooked by the chef was not ripe enough, so he ordered the chef to be killed. Shi Ji, the minister, went to the palace to advise him. Before he could say anything, Jin Linggong said, "I know I made a mistake, and I will definitely correct it in the future." In fact, his words focused on the previous sentence, just trying to block Shi Ji's mouth with this sentence, not really trying to correct his mistakes. Shi Ji said, "~, ~, ~." Shi Ji's words focus on a word "change", and when mistakes are made, they will be changed, and bad things will become good things. Nothing: Nothing is bigger than this.

if a man can do it, he can do it; People can do it in ten ways, but they can do it in thousands. -"The Book of Rites The Doctrine of the Mean"

[ Interpretation] (If you are not as smart as others, then) others can learn it well with one effort, and you will spend 1% effort to learn it well; People spend a lot of effort to learn it well, and they spend a thousand efforts to learn it well. This sentence shows that people should strive for self-improvement and not be left behind. With the mentality of self-improvement, it is bound to be diligent, "diligence can make up for mistakes", and people who are not smart enough will become smart.

if it's incisive, it's cutting, it's grinding. -"The Book of Songs Wei Feng Qiao"

[ Interpretation] Like cutting, like discussing, like cutting, like grinding. Qiē cuō zhuó mó: Originally, it refers to processing bones, ivory, jade, stones, etc. into artifacts. Later, it was extended to the study and discussion of knowledge. Refers to * * * with research and study, learn from each other's strengths.

in a threesome, there must be a teacher. -"The Analects of Confucius"

[ Interpretation] Three people are going the same way, and there must be someone who can be my teacher. Everyone.