Confucianism

1. It is clear that there are no tigers in the market. Three people's words can lead to a tiger. ——"New Preface·Miscellaneous Affairs"

To judge the authenticity of something, you must carefully examine and think about it, and cannot just hearsay.

2. Wealth and honor are not beneficial, and poverty and lowliness are not harmful. ——"Confucius's Family Words: Interpretation of the Five Etiquettes"

Wealth and honor cannot be immoral, and poverty and lowliness cannot be removed. In order to realize the ideal, one must endure loneliness and remain poor.

3. A ruler is shorter and an inch is longer. ——"New Preface·Miscellaneous Affairs"

Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. We must be good at taking advantage of others and making up for our own shortcomings.

4. The tree wants to be quiet but the wind does not stop; the child wants to be nourished but cannot be kissed. ——"Confucius' Family Sayings: Thoughts"

Being filial to your parents is not something you do on a whim one day, but something you should do all the time on a daily basis.

5. Those who are brave enough to speak will shine, and those who are brave enough to walk will be cut down. ——"Confucius' Family Sayings·Three Forgiveness"

Peaches and plums do not say anything, but they make their own mistakes. Gold will always shine, so there is no need to be complacent about the little achievements you have achieved.

6. Those who love others will be loved by others, and those who hate others will be hated by others. ——"Famous Sayings of Confucius: The Wise King"

There is no love without reason in the world, and there is no hatred without reason. As the saying goes, "If you sow melons, you will reap melons; if you sow beans, you will reap beans."

7. Good medicine is bitter in the mouth and good for the disease; honest advice is bad for the ears and good for the deeds. ——"Six Books of Confucius"

Good medicine for treating diseases usually tastes very bitter, but words of loyal advice sound unpleasant.

8. A gentleman must choose a place to live, a place to travel, and a king to be an official. ——"Confucius' Family Collection·Six Books"

In the world of chaos, only by choosing with a clear mind can you avoid getting into trouble.

9. Everything will be successful if it is planned in advance, otherwise it will be ruined. ——"Confucius' Family Sayings·Ai Gong Asks About Government"

The moon waxes and wanes, and people have misfortunes and blessings. This requires us to prepare for a rainy day and not dig a well when we are thirsty.

10. If you can correct your mistakes, you will make progress. ——"Confucius' Family Sayings·Bian Le Jie"

Making mistakes is not terrible in itself. What is terrible is making mistakes without realizing it. Being able to correct after making mistakes is a sign of progress.

11. Learning is impossible. ——"Xunzi Encouraging Learning"

The ocean of knowledge is boundless, but human life is limited. How to follow the infinite with the limited can only be continued learning.

12. Green, taken from blue, and green from blue; ice, from water, but cold from water. ——"Xunzi Encouraging Learning"

Things are always moving forward, and people are getting stronger with each generation. This is an eternal truth.

13. If you don’t accumulate steps, you can’t reach a thousand miles; if you don’t accumulate small streams, you can’t become a river. ——"Xunzi Encouraging Learning"

People should pursue great success with perseverance. This is the same principle as "perseverance can carve metal and stone".

14. The quality of literature will decline if it is traditional, and the capital will suffer if it becomes prosperous at the end. ——"Salt and Iron Theory·This Discussion"

If there is too much emphasis on decoration and rhetoric, the content will be obscured and appear weak, that is, the form is more important than the content, which is actually neglecting the essentials.

15. The troubles of ordinary people are hidden in a song and hidden in Dali. ——"Xunzi·Uncovering Chapter"

Due to one-sidedness, people cannot see the problem comprehensively, which leads to mistakes in decision-making. To understand things, one should grasp the overall situation.

16. Shallowness is not enough for sounding, stupidity is not enough for knowledge, and a frog in a well cannot compare to the joy of the East China Sea. ——"Xunzi·Zhenglun"

We just laugh at some people and don't care too much about them.

16. Never forget the past as a teacher for the future. ——"New Book·Guo Qin Lun"

"Learning from the past" should be kept in mind that repeating the same mistakes is a sign of stupidity. People should keep in mind previous experiences and lessons as a reference for future actions.

17. The stars are brighter than the moon. ——"Collected Sayings of Confucius·On Man"

The brightness of the stars is not as dark as the moon. All things exist within certain limits.

18. Those who are victorious in virtue are majestic, and those who are powerful are proud of others. ——"Xinyu·Moral Chapter"

The most important thing in governing the world is to apply the virtues of benevolence and righteousness, so that its good governance can benefit the people and spread widely.

19. A gentleman is committed to righteousness but not interested in profit. He is quick in action but cautious in words. ——"Xinyu·Benxingpian"

A gentleman should pay attention to his every word and action. His words and deeds must be both moral and strategic.

20. Don’t be annoying when treating big things, as trouble will lead to chaos; don’t be lazy when treating small things, because being lazy will lead to waste. ——"Salt and Iron Theory · Thorny Fu"

To manage big undertakings, we must outline and lead, and to handle small matters, we must be diligent and cautious. Taoism

21. The Tao can be Tao, but it is not Tao; the name can be named, but it is not famous.

——"Tao Te Ching"

The origin of everything in the universe can be stated, but it is not the eternal origin.

22. The heaven and the earth are unkind and regard all things as stupid dogs. The saints are unkind and regard the common people as stupid dogs. ——"Tao Te Ching"

"Good" and "bad", "good" and "ungood" in the world are of the same status. They are two sides of the same thing, which are mutually reinforcing and mutually reinforcing, and are the roots of each other; There is no absolute "good" or "good".

23. The best is like water. Water is good for all things and does not compete with it. It is disliked by everyone, so it is close to the Tao. ——"Tao Te Ching"

The deceased is like a man, and life is like a river rushing to the sea. The highest state, just like the character of water, benefits all things without striving for fame and wealth.

24. Great skill is like clumsiness, and great argumentation is like laziness. ——"Tao Te Ching"

Truly clever and beautiful things should be unmodified. Real cleverness does not lie in violating the laws of nature to show off one's cleverness, but in obeying the laws of nature everywhere.

25. When misfortunes come, blessings depend on them; when blessings come, misfortunes fall upon them. ——"Tao Te Ching"

Be humble and prudent in good times, guard against arrogance and impetuosity; being complacent and arrogant will breed disaster, turning from blessing to disaster; being indomitable and diligent in adversity can lead to disaster. Turn adversity into prosperity, from bitterness to sweetness.

26. The wren nests in the deep forest, but its nest is only a branch; the rat drinks from the river, but its belly is full. ——"Zhuangzi"

Desires are hard to satisfy, and the endless wealth in the future will lead to bloody battles, even life and death. Why not learn from the free and easy behavior of the wren and the rat?

27. My life has a limit, but my knowledge has no limit. ——"Zhuangzi"

Don't be absolute about anything you do, but do it in moderation. There will always be things you can't achieve, so why be demanding.

28. It is enough to praise the whole world without persuading, to praise the whole world without discouragement, to distinguish between internal and external, to argue between honor and disgrace. ——"Zhuangzi"

You must be able to recognize the difference between yourself and external things, and distinguish the boundaries between honor and disgrace.

29. A great victory can be achieved by defeating a small number of people. ——"Zhuangzi·Autumn Waters"

Small victories and small defeats have nothing to do with the overall situation. Even though there are many small defeats, it will not seriously damage your vitality; big wins and big defeats are of vital importance to life and death and are of decisive significance, so you must not be careless.

30. Those who praise others with good reputation are also good at destroying them with negative attitude. ——"Zhuangzi: Robber Zhi"

We should despise such duplicitous people who flatter others in person and slander them behind their backs.

31. What is lost to another is gained here, and what is achieved is lost to that. ——"Lieh Tzu"

Every gain must come with a loss. Many people turn from persistence to stubbornness because of certain hobbies and pursuits. Profit and loss are ebbing and flowing, and while it seems to be gained, it is also constantly lost. Military Strategist

32. Soldiers have no constant momentum, and water has no constant shape. Those who can win due to changes in the enemy are called gods. ——"Sun Tzu's Art of War: Virtual Reality Chapter"

Learn to assess the situation and make plans flexibly, and do not rigidly follow dogma or stick to rules.

33. Those who are good at using soldiers should avoid their sharpness and attack them with laziness. ——"Sun Tzu's Art of War·Military Struggle"

Choose the right method at the right time.

34. Soldiers are deceitful, so they show their inability when they are able, they show their inability when they are in use, they show how far they are when they are close, and they show how close they are when they are far. ——"Sun Tzu's Art of War: Strategy Chapter"

This is also the reason why soldiers never tire of deceit. You must see through things to see their essence, and don’t be fooled by appearances.

35. Lure them with benefits, seize them with chaos, prepare them with actual strength, and avoid them with force. ——"Sun Tzu's Art of War: Strategy Chapter"

Different coping strategies should be adopted for people with different personalities. This is especially applicable when doing business.

36. If you know your enemy and yourself, you will be in danger in a hundred battles; if you don't know your enemy and yourself, you will win and lose once. If you don't know your enemy and yourself, you will be in danger in every battle. ——"Sun Tzu's Art of War: Planning and Attack Chapter"

37. Throw yourself into death and then survive; trap into death and then survive. ——"Sun Tzu's Art of War·Nine Places"

Sometimes when you are in a desperate situation, you must force yourself, otherwise you will stay in your comfort zone and stop moving forward.

38. Although the world is safe, if you forget to fight, you will be in danger. ——"Sima Fa·Renben"

Only by being aware of crises at all times and being prepared for danger in times of peace can we keep a clear mind; only by taking precautions can we nip problems in the bud. Mohist

39. If dyed with green, it will become green; if dyed with yellow, it will become yellow. ——"Stained"

Choose your friends correctly, "near the virtuous people and stay far away from the villains". Only in this way can you receive good influence, otherwise you will only get bad influence.

40. Respect from fishermen is not given to the fish; baiting rats with insects is not given out of love. ——"Mozi"

In reality, some people are often moved by humble bows and tempted by exquisite baits. In life, love, career, in the face of selfish desires, we will lose our judgment and lose ourselves.

41. Therefore, when a gentleman finds it difficult for himself, he finds it easy for others, and when everyone finds it easy for himself, he finds it difficult for others.

——"Mozi"

A gentleman is more tolerant towards others, so he makes great progress. Those who are not highly cultivated always like to blame others when things happen, so they always stop making progress.

42. Therefore, if the heaven and the earth are not clear, the floods are not flowing, the fire is not burning, and the king's virtue is not as good as Yao, it is the strength of a thousand people. ——"Mozi"

A virtuous king does not boast about his lofty virtues, so that he can be the leader of others.

43. A name cannot be created simply, a reputation cannot be established by coincidence, and a gentleman should be respected by his actions. ——"Mozi"

Cherish your reputation and image, just like a bird cherishes its feathers. The importance of reputation can be seen from this.

44. Those who do not have strong ambitions will not be wise, and those who do not believe in their words will not achieve results. Those who cannot share wealth with others are not enough to make friends. Those who adhere to the Tao but do not adhere to it, are partial to things but do not know a lot about things, and do not understand right and wrong when arguing, are deficient and wandering. ——"Mozi"

Those who are not strong-willed will certainly not be very wise; those who are not trustworthy in their words will not act decisively; those who have wealth but refuse to share it with others are not worthy of friendship. ; If he is not firm in keeping the Tao, has not experienced a wide range of things, and does not know the difference between right and wrong, he is not worthy of being associated with him.

Legalism

45. Things are accomplished through secrets, and failure is revealed through words. ——"Han Feizi·Guangng"

What you show off is easy to lose. Keeping your mouth in check is also a sign of maturity.

46. Examine the facts of right and wrong, and observe the feelings of governing chaos. ——"Han Feizi·Treachery and regicide"

You should be aware of everything when doing things, so as not to do wrong or stupid things.

47. Because of the potential and the pursuit of change, success and fame are achieved with little effort. ——"Han Feizi·Guan Xing"

When doing things, you must consider the external environment and situation. Methods and methods are crucial. Choosing a good path can often get twice the result with half the effort.

48. In ancient times, we competed for morality, in the Middle Ages, we competed for wisdom, and today we compete for strength. ——"Han Feizi·Five Beetles"

History is constantly developing, and we must adapt to the development of the times through social reforms.

49. A well-stocked warehouse shows etiquette; a well-fed and well-clothed person knows honor and disgrace. ——"Guanzi·Herdsmen"

The economic base determines the superstructure.

50. The sage cuts things, not for the sake of them. ——"Guan Zi·Xin Shu"

Only by being able to calm one's own mind and respect others can one be able to calm the minds of others. People should stand at a higher level and not be enslaved by external things. Miscellaneous Family

51. Make a decision and then act. ——"Guiguzi"

You must seize the opportunity, otherwise you will regret it!

52. Stones can be broken, but not strong; elixirs can be ground, but not red. ——"Ji Chun Ji·Integrity"

People with noble qualities will not change their conduct due to external pressure. Even if they are broken into pieces, their spirit will last forever.

53. If you fish from the lake, won’t you gain something? And next year there will be no fish. If you burn the fields and burn them, you will not gain anything, but next year there will be no beasts. ——"Filial Piety and Righteous Reward"

Gains and losses are always a contradiction. There are no absolute gains and losses in the world. Therefore, a wise person considers losses, sees gains when losses occur, and can make the right choice between gains and losses.

54. Running water does not rot, and door hinges do not move. ——"Ji Chun Ji·Quan Shu"

Only by constantly insisting on criticism and self-criticism can our thoughts not be rigid or conservative, but remain dynamic and advanced.

55. A foot of wood must have its flaws, and an inch of jade must have flaws. ——"Li Su Lan·Gathering Difficulties"

No one is perfect. When selecting talents, we should seek great benefits from them and should not blame them for their small faults. People need to recognize the shortcomings and stop being critical. Inspiring quotes from various schools of thought

1. The sparrow knows the ambition of the swan! "Historical Records of the Chen She Family"

2. If you have ambitions, you will not grow taller, but if you have no ambitions, you will live a hundred years in vain. Shi Chengjin's "Heirlooms and Common Proverbs of Herdsmen"

3. Wealth cannot be lascivious, poverty cannot be moved, and power cannot bend. "Mencius Teng Wen Gong"

4. Worry about the world's worries first, and rejoice after the world's happiness. Fan Zhongyan's "Yueyang Tower"

5. Courtesy should be reciprocated. It is impolite to go but not come; it is impolite to come but not go. "Book of Rites, Qu Li Part 1"

6. There are many difficult things in front of you. Since ancient times, men should strive for self-improvement. Li Xianyong's "Sending People Away"

7. If you have enough food and clothing, you will know the etiquette. If you have enough food and clothing, you will know the honor and disgrace. "Guanzi Herdsman"

8. It is not more valuable than having no mistakes, but more valuable than being able to correct them. Wang Shouren's "Repair"

9. If a worker wants to do his job well, he must first sharpen his tools. "The Analects of Confucius Wei Linggong"

10. If you hear it, you will be happy. If you know it, you will not hide it, and you will not be afraid to correct it. "With Fu Quanmei" by Lu Jiuyuan

11. It is unwise to make mistakes without knowing them; it is not courageous to know but not be able to change them. Li Gou's "Book of Changes Ninth"

12. Without rules, it is impossible to form a square circle. "Mencius Li Lou Shang"

13. Husband's misfortunes are often accumulated in the slightest, while wisdom and courage are often trapped in the drowning.

"Preface to the Biography of Lingguan in the New History of the Five Dynasties"

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

15. If the ambition is small, it will be easy to achieve. If the ambition is insufficient, there will be no progress. Zhang Zai's "Confucian Classics and Liku Xue Dayuan"

16. Scholars cannot be without great perseverance, and the road ahead is long and heavy. "The Analects of Confucius by Qin Bo"

17. If there are any, correct them; if not, encourage them. Zhu Xi's "Collected Annotations on Chapters and Sentences of the Four Books and Annotations on the Analects Volume 1"

18. The strong wind knows the strong grass, and the rough wind knows the honest minister. "Gift to Xiao Yu" by Li Shimin

19. Those who love others will always be loved by others; those who respect others will always be respected by others. "Mencius leaves Louxia"

20. It is late at night, and the sky is full of clouds. Liu Yuxi's "Instructions on Rewarding Lotte and Ying Lao"

21. A gentleman is magnanimous, but a villain is always worried. "The Analects of Confucius"

22. Be sensitive to things but cautious in speaking. "The Analects of Confucius"

23. Without indifference, there is no clear ambition, and without tranquility, there is no far-reaching goal. Zhuge Liang's "Book of Commandments"

24. A man of lofty ideals and a benevolent man, he does not seek life to harm his benevolence, but he kills himself to fulfill his benevolence. "The Analects of Confucius Wei Linggong"

25. Be generous to oneself but belittle responsibilities to others. "The Analects of Confucius Wei Linggong"

26. Coming out of the mud but not stained, washing the clear ripples without being evil. Zhou Dunyi's "Shuo on Love of Lotus"

27. To strengthen oneself through self-cultivation, one will be worthy of Yao and Yu. "Xunzi Self-cultivation"

28. The three armies can seize the commander, but an ordinary man cannot seize the ambition. "The Analects of Confucius"

29. A slight difference is a thousand miles away. "Book of Rites"

30. Do not lower your ambitions and do not humiliate your body. "The Analects of Confucius"

31. Joy cannot be extreme, and extreme joy can lead to sorrow. Desire cannot be indulged, and indulgence can lead to disaster. Wu Jing's "Criminal Law of Zhenguan Politicians"

32. Don't vent your anger and don't make mistakes. "The Analects of Confucius Yong Ye"

33. If you are good, you will know its evil; if you are evil, you will know its beauty. "Book of Rites University"

34. If you hear the Tao in the morning, you will die in the evening. "Ren in the Analects of Confucius"

35. He who can defeat a strong enemy must first conquer himself. "Shang Jun's Calligraphy and Painting Strategy"

36. Do your duty as your teacher. "The Analects of Confucius Wei Linggong"

37. Do not do evil because it is small, and do not do good because it is small. "The Chronicles of the Three Kingdoms, Shu Shu Xianzhu Biography"

38. Don't betray for the sake of poverty, and don't change your ambition for the sake of being humble. Huan Kuan's "Salt and Iron on the Vast Territory"

39. The decisive victory can be achieved thousands of miles away by planning and planning. "Historical Records of the Great Ancestor"

40. If there is a public spirit, there must be justice, and if there is justice, there must be a metric system. Fu Xuan's "Fu Zi Tong Zhi"

41. Don't be afraid of being shattered into pieces, and keep your innocence in the world. Yu Qian's "Ode of Lime"

42. Aim high. Zhuge Liang's "Book of Admonitions to Foreigners"

43. Never forgetting the country in the face of adversity is loyalty. "Zuo Chuan Zhao Gong Year"

44. If you are in good ways, you will get many help, but if you are in bad ways, there will be little help. "Mencius Gongsun Chou"

45. Learning alone without friends means you are lonely and ignorant. "Book of Rites"

46. Since ancient times, no one has ever died, leaving a loyal heart to illuminate history. Wen Tianxiang's "Crossing the Lingding Ocean"

47. Full of losses, but modest of gains. "Book of Dayu Mo"

48. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. "Laozi Chapter 64"

49. If you are poor, you will be good for yourself; if you are rich, you will be good for the world. "Mencius is devoted to his heart"

50. Goodness cannot be said to be small and useless, and unkindness cannot be said to be small and harmless. Jia Yi's "New Book Review"

51. Being honest brings wisdom, and being honest brings authority. Shi Chengjin's "Heirloom Shenyu"

52. Running water does not rot, and door hinges do not become beetles. "Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals"

53. Treat the family as the home, the township as the township, the country as the country, and the world as the world. "Guanzi: Herdsman"

54. If you love your son, teach him righteousness and avoid evil. "The Third Year of Zuo Zhuan Yin Gong"

55. Benefit the country, not wealth. "Book of Rites and Confucianism"

56. The year is cold, and then we know that the pines and cypresses will wither. "The Analects of Confucius Zihan"

57. When you see the virtuous, you should think about them, and when you see the virtuous, you should introspect yourself. "Ren in the Analects of Confucius"

58. A ruler is short and an inch is long; things are deficient and wisdom is unclear. "Bu Ju" by Qu Yuan of Chu during the Warring States Period

59. Gou is new every day, new every day, and new every day. "Book of Rites University"

60. Live as a hero, and die as a ghost. Li Qingzhao's "Wujiang"

61. Scholars who aspire to the Tao but are ashamed of those who wear bad clothes and eat badly are not worthy of discussion. "Ren in the Analects of Confucius"

62. The road is long and long, and I will search up and down. Qu Yuan's "Li Sao"

63. Those who accomplished great things in ancient times not only had extraordinary talents, but also had perseverance. Su Shi's "Chao Cuo Lun"

64. The old man is always ambitious, and the martyr is full of ambition in his old age. Cao Cao's "The Turtle Lives Longevity"

65. Those who are not strong in ambition are not wise enough.

"Mozi Self-cultivation"

66. The beauty of a gentleman is not the evil of a man, but the evil of a villain. "The Analects of Confucius Yan Yuan"

67. Misfortune lies on the back of blessing, and blessing lies on the back of misfortune. "Laozi"

68. Those who have merit will be rewarded, and those who are guilty will be punished. Sima Guang's "Learning to Rule the Country with the Heart"

69. It is better to have jade broken than to be completely destroyed. "The Biography of Yuan Jing'an in the Book of the Northern Qi Dynasty"

70. When the time comes, we can see each other and draw pictures one by one. "Song of Righteousness" by Wen Tianxiang

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

72. On the day when Wang Shibei set the Central Plains, he did not forget to tell Nai Weng about family sacrifices. Lu You's "Shi'er"

73. When giving orders, it is important to reward virtues and punish crimes, and not to abuse them. Bao Zheng's "On the Change of Stars"

74. Don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you. "The Analects of Confucius Yan Yuan"

75. Don't nitpick but look for small flaws. "The General Theory of Han Feizi"

76. Where there is a will, there is a way. "The Biography of Geng Yan in the Book of the Later Han Dynasty"

77. He sacrificed his life to go to the national disaster, and regarded death as a sudden return. Cao Zhi's "White Horse"

78. I took a long breath to cover my tears, lamenting the hardships of the people's lives. Qu Yuan's "Li Sao"

79. Everyone is destined to die. It may be heavier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather. Sima Qian's "Report to Ren An"

80. Fame and integrity are more important than Mount Tai, while profit is less important than a feather. Yu Qian's "Untitled"

81. The goal is to make further progress. Zhu Xi's "Reply to Gong Zhongzhi"

82. Therefore, wood will be straightened by ropes, and metal will be sharpened by sharpening. "Xunzi Encourages Learning"

83. I dare not forget about worrying about the country despite my humble position. - Lu You's "Sickness arose from the Book" Excerpts from the classic quotations of Yan Chongnian, the speaker of Baijia Lecture Forum

Yan Chongnian, Han nationality, is a researcher at the Institute of Manchu Studies, Beijing Academy of Social Sciences, president of the Beijing Manchu Society, and vice president of the China Forbidden City Society. Famous historian, speaker of CCTV's "Hundred Schools Forum".

Yan Chongnian’s classic quotation:

History is a mirror and also art. It can be used as a reference and can be appreciated! I feel that I am not afraid of setbacks and ups and downs, I just treat these ups and downs and difficulties with a smile.

I have encountered many difficulties and twists and turns, but I have one thing: I always see the light. I am very optimistic in the most difficult times. I think this is temporary. Yes, it can still be bright in the end. Just like the black sky, no matter how dark you are, you are temporary and the sun will always rise from the east.

My academic thinking has never been to affirm or deny everything. I should sing when there is merit, praise when there is virtue, and criticize when there are mistakes.

Among the 28 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, only two could truly be called Chongwen, namely Kangxi and Qianlong. Those who can truly be called Xuanwu include Hongwu and Yongle in the Ming Dynasty, and Taizu, Taizong, Kangxi, and Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty.

Pay attention to river management, trace the source, appoint capable ministers, debate before the emperor, brainstorm ideas, make decisions at meetings, verify in practice, correct mistakes, and never publish books. If you can do any of the above nine points, you can be called a wise king.

In our Chinese history, benevolent people are criticized by villains, wise people are jealous of mediocrity, brave people are hated by enemies, and honest people are dissatisfied by greedy people. However, Yuan Chonghuan was benevolent, wise, courageous, and honest. Although his noble character is not tolerated by the current world, he is a model for future generations.

I have been influenced by fishermen, farmers, and businessmen. As for my personal culture, I have been influenced by fishery culture, agricultural culture, and commercial culture. I have the shadow of these three cultures: First, there is a bit of bravery; second, there is a bit of pragmatism; third, there is a bit of adaptability.

I think we must first respect history, because history is not just one or two people, it is the summary of thousands of years of human experience. So be respectful. Why should we be afraid? Human history has many setbacks and many lessons, even bloody lessons. We should not take these lessons lightly and have a fearful attitude. Having learned these lessons, we try to avoid those lessons today to make our country more prosperous and our nation more rejuvenated. A collection of classic quotations from Yan Chongnian, the speaker of Baijia Forum

Yan Chongnian, Han nationality, is a researcher at the Institute of Manchu Studies, Beijing Academy of Social Sciences, president of the Beijing Manchu Society, and vice president of the China Forbidden City Society. Famous historian, speaker of CCTV's "Hundred Schools Forum".

Yan Chongnian’s classic quotation:

History is a mirror and also art. It can be used as a reference and can be appreciated! I feel that I am not afraid of setbacks and ups and downs, I just treat these ups and downs and difficulties with a smile.

I have encountered many difficulties and twists and turns, but I have one thing: I always see the light. I am very optimistic in the most difficult times. I think this is temporary. Yes, it can still be bright in the end. Just like the black sky, no matter how dark you are, you are temporary and the sun will always rise from the east.

My academic thinking has never been to affirm or deny everything. I should sing when I have merit, praise when I have merit, and criticize when I am wrong.

Among the 28 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, only two could truly be called Chongwen, namely Kangxi and Qianlong. Those who can truly be called Xuanwu include Hongwu and Yongle in the Ming Dynasty, and Taizu, Taizong, Kangxi, and Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty.

Pay attention to river management, trace the source, appoint capable ministers, debate before the emperor, brainstorm ideas, make decisions at meetings, verify in practice, correct mistakes, and never publish books. If you can do any of the above nine points, you can be called a wise king.

In our Chinese history, benevolent people are criticized by villains, wise people are jealous of mediocrity, brave people are hated by enemies, and honest people are dissatisfied by greedy people. However, Yuan Chonghuan was benevolent, wise, courageous, and honest. Although his noble character is not tolerated by the current world, he is a model for future generations.

I have been influenced by fishermen, farmers, and businessmen. As for my personal culture, I have been influenced by fishery culture, agricultural culture, and commercial culture. I have the shadow of these three cultures: First, there is a bit of bravery; second, there is a bit of pragmatism; third, there is a bit of adaptability.

I think we must first respect history, because history is not just one or two people, it is the summary of thousands of years of human experience. So be respectful. Why should we be afraid? Human history has many setbacks and many lessons, even bloody lessons. We should not take these lessons lightly and have a fearful attitude. Having learned these lessons, we try to avoid those lessons today to make our country more prosperous and our nation more rejuvenated.