Opening: The first paragraph puts forward Zeng Guofan’s wisdom in life and his influence on future generations. The second paragraph directly introduces the theme of this article: Think big, start small, keep your heart when alone, and keep your mouth shut when in groups. This is Zeng Guofan. The essentials of life.

The opening chapter is concise and clear, and directly highlights the theme.

The first part, "Looking at the big picture," explains its meaning, that is, to plan for big things, you must first pay attention to the pattern. Take Zeng Guofan as an example to illustrate the importance of correct decision-making.

Use the form of total score.

Argument 1: Pattern determines a person’s outcome. Discussion: Only by taking a long-term view can we go far. Conclusion: The easy way is not necessarily the best way.

Argument 2: Pattern is reflected in a person’s mind, tolerance is great. Demonstrate with the specific example of Zeng Guofan being demoted and then coming back. Discussion: If the pattern is big, life will be broad. Conclusion: A person's pattern determines his height.

Final summary, ending the first part.

The language is very concise, the examples are appropriate, the narrative and discussion are included, the content layout and arrangement are balanced, the structure is exquisite, well-founded, and worth learning.

The second part, "Start Small," consists of paragraphs 1 to 4, demonstrating the importance and meaning of "Start Small," from both positive and negative aspects.

The fifth paragraph quotes Zeng Guofan, once again emphasizing the need to "think small."

The sixth paragraph quotes Lao Tzu’s golden sayings as an argument.

Finally, we came to the conclusion: we cannot take shortcuts, we must start step by step.

The overall structure is still total points, which is different from the first part. It is a progressive introduction of arguments.

The third part, "Be Alone and Guard Your Mind", the first and second paragraphs, quote famous quotes to illustrate the wonderful effect of being alone. The third paragraph discusses the discussion, and the fourth and fifth paragraphs also quote examples of Zeng Guofan. The sixth and seventh paragraphs discuss the benefits of solitude to individuals, and finally emphasize again that in today's noisy world, the importance of solitude becomes even more important.

The third part is somewhat different from the first and second parts in writing.

The fourth part is "Keeping the Mouth in Groups". The first, second and third paragraphs explain the importance of listening more and speaking less from both positive and negative aspects. The fourth paragraph quotes Shelley. Paragraphs 5 to 8, from the negative side, disaster comes from the mouth, and you must be on guard against others. Ninth and ten, the summary emphasizes the importance of keeping silent in a group.

Ending: The first paragraph reminds readers to be good at learning the wisdom of others, and then summarizes each sentence of the topic and emphasizes it again.

The whole article is short and concise, with narrative and discussion, outstanding viewpoints, and strong arguments. It is indeed a good article with deep insights.