There were actually two astronauts who landed on the moon for the first time. In addition to the well-known Armstrong, there was also Odrun. But many people only know Armstrong, and what Armstrong said at that time, "One small step for me, one giant leap for mankind" has long been a household name around the world.
During the press conference celebrating the successful landing on the moon, a reporter suddenly asked Odrun a very sensitive question: "If Armstrong goes down first and becomes the first person to land on the moon, what will you do?" Don’t you feel a little regretful?”
In the somewhat awkward atmosphere of the audience, Odrun did not argue for himself, but responded gracefully: “Everyone, don’t forget, come back. "I was the first to get out of the space capsule when we came to Earth." He looked around and said with a smile, "So I am the first person to come to Earth from other planets."
Everyone was laughing. , gave him the warmest applause.
True virtue is like a river, the deeper it becomes, the more silent it becomes. Not everyone can look at such a halo that everyone envies with such a normal heart like Odrun. Don't compete with others for fame and fortune, the beauty of adulthood is a state. Some people carry the weight of fame and fortune for the sake of a glorious life, while some people regard fame and fortune as trivial matters and only consider the overall situation throughout their lives.
When Emperor Wen of Han Dynasty was in power, he was kind and generous. One day, Emperor Wen of Han Dynasty found out that Prime Minister Chen Ping was not in court, so he asked: "Why didn't Prime Minister Chen Ping come?"
Standing below Taiwei Zhou Bo stood up and said: "Prime Minister Chen Ping is ill and has no physical strength. He cannot come to see the emperor. Please forgive him."
Emperor Han Wen was puzzled. He was fine yesterday, so why was he sick today? ? However, he remained calm and just said: "Okay, I understand, step back."
After retiring from the court, Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty put on his daily casual clothes and visited Chen Ping's home in person. Seeing Chen Ping, Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty said: "I heard from the Taiwei today that you are sick, so I came here to visit you. I wonder if you have asked the imperial doctor to examine you? You are old, so you can't delay your illness!"
Chen Ping was very touched by Emperor Wen's concern. He felt that he could no longer hide it, so he expressed his true feelings to Emperor Wen of Han Dynasty: "The emperor is too kind, but I cannot forgive the emperor's love for his ministers. I have committed the crime of deceiving the emperor!" and took this opportunity to speak out. The idea of ????giving up the phase to Zhou Bo. Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty asked: "Why?"
Chen Ping said that after Empress Lu's death, Zhu Lu formed a party and planned a rebellion. He and Taiwei Zhou Bo discussed the plan and finally destroyed Zhu Lu and seized the throne. regime. Chen Ping believes that when a new emperor succeeds to the throne, he should be credited with meritorious service. Zhou Bo's contribution to destroying the Lu Group was greater than his own, so he should give up his position as prime minister to Zhou Bo.
After Chen Ping explained all this to Emperor Wen, he said sincerely: "When Gaozu was here, Zhou Bo's contribution was not as good as mine; except for Zhu Lu, my contribution was not as good as Taiwei. So I am willing to Give him the position and ask for the emperor's permission."
Emperor Han Wen originally did not know the details of annihilating Zhu Lu. He was only taken to Chang'an by Chen Ping and Zhou Bo after Zhu Lu's fall. After listening to Chen Ping's explanation, he realized that Zhou Bo had made great achievements, so he agreed to Chen Ping's request and appointed Zhou Bo as Prime Minister of the Right, ranking first, and Chen Ping as Prime Minister of the Left, ranking second.
One day when he went to court, Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty asked Zhou Bo, the right prime minister: "How many people have been sentenced in the country in one day?" Zhou Bo said he didn't know. Emperor Wen asked again: "How much money and grain does the country have in a year? How much is the income? How much is the expenditure?" Zhou Bo still couldn't answer, feeling extremely ashamed and ashamed.
Seeing that Zhou Bo couldn't answer, Emperor Wen asked Chen Ping, Prime Minister Zuo: "Prime Minister Chen, what do you think?" Chen Ping said calmly: "If you want to know these things, I can Find someone to take charge of these things for you."
Emperor Han Wen was a little unhappy, and his face darkened and he said, "Since everyone has his own responsibility for everything, what should the prime minister be in charge of?"
Chen Ping replied: "Everyone's ability is limited, and he cannot micromanage everything and do everything personally. The prime minister's responsibilities are to assist the emperor at the top, to regulate everything at the bottom, to calm the barbarians and princes externally, and to pacify the barbarians and princes internally. It can stabilize the people. The prime minister must also manage the ministers so that each minister can fulfill his responsibilities." Chen Ping answered in an orderly manner. Emperor Wen felt that it made sense and nodded repeatedly with a satisfied smile.
Zhou Bo, who was standing aside, felt relieved and admired Chen Ping for his eloquence and ability in assisting the government. He deeply felt that he was a martial artist and his talents were inferior to Chen Ping. He thought that although he had contributed to the pacification of Zhu Lu, his ability to assist the emperor and handle state affairs was far inferior to that of Chen Ping. For the sake of the people of the country, Chen Ping should still be made prime minister. So Zhou Bo also pretended to be ill and submitted his resignation to Emperor Wen.
Emperor Wen of Han understood Zhou Bo's mood very well, approved Zhou Bo's resignation, appointed Chen Ping as prime minister, and no longer had Zuo prime minister. Chen Ping assisted Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty and worked hard to govern, which promoted the resurgence of the Han Dynasty.
The founding fathers of most dynasties like to seek rewards for their merits and compete for fame and fortune. This is often the beginning of civil strife in many newly established dynasties. For fame and fortune, they often fight for fame and fortune. Chen Ping and Zhou Bo, two veterans, were both the founding fathers of the Han Dynasty, but they did not compete for fame and fortune and gave way to each other. They only care about the country and the country. Not only do they not care about personal gains and fame, but they are also humble to each other. They are really role models for us.
People generally have two attitudes toward fame and fortune: one is indifferent to fame and fortune, and the other is the pursuit of fame and fortune.
The former has a positive connotation, saying that whoever is indifferent to fame and fortune shows that he is not a worldly person and has a noble character; the latter has a derogatory connotation, saying that anyone who pursues fame and fortune shows that his character is not very good. Einstein, the most famous scientist in the world, said that apart from science, there was no one thing that he loved too much, and he didn't hate anything too much.
It is said that during a trip, in order to give Einstein preferential treatment, the captain of a certain ship specially gave up the most exquisite room on the ship to wait for him, but Einstein sternly refused. He said that he was no different from others, so he was unwilling to accept this special treatment.
If a person can be indifferent to fame and fortune, he can maintain the purity of his soul. If we can truly be persistent and indifferent, not greedy for vain fame in the world, and persistently pursue the essential meaning of life, we will have a broad vision, a firm will, and be invincible in our career.
The gains and losses in life do not lie in competing with others for fame and wealth, status, or superiority, but in seeking to improve one's own wisdom and ability.
Fame and wealth are just external things. If we can avoid the trap of fame and fortune, we will not be tired of fame and fortune and live for fame and fortune.
If we can truly appreciate the difficulties, obstacles and ups and downs in life, we can be tempered in the pain and bitterness, and through the ups and downs and tempers again and again, our lives will be radiant.
Low-key people know how to be indifferent in the glory and regard the dazzling glory as misty clouds. They will not be intoxicated by the success of their career, nor will they be carried away by the applause from the audience, nor will they compete with anyone for the so-called fame and fortune. In this way, they will make themselves invincible forever.
——Quoted from "Being low-key and doing things with high standards" by Yanbian People's Publishing House