The Analects of Confucius is the most important classic of Confucianism. It has been circulated for more than two thousand years and is well-known to every household, including women and children. It can be said that as long as you are Chinese, you can basically say several famous sentences in "The Analects of Confucius". Some may know it from TV, novels, or other people's mouths. Although they know these famous quotes, they may not know that they come from "The Analects of Confucius." However, this does not prevent the classic "The Analects of Confucius" from exerting a subtle influence on the daily lives of our people. Here are a few famous quotes that I am familiar with and share them with you:

1. Isn’t it true that you should learn and practice what you learn? Isn’t it great to have friends from far away? Isn't it a gentleman if a person doesn't know something but doesn't get upset? ——"The Analects of Confucius. The First in Learning"

This is the first sentence of the first chapter of "The Analects of Confucius". I believe everyone is familiar with it. For today's students, studying may be a very troublesome thing, because every day they just keep doing homework, answering questions, and taking exams. They feel like a machine, and there is really nothing to be happy about. So why did Confucius say, "It's not true"? Because what we call learning now is no longer the same as learning in the past. What students learn now can be said to be what the ancients called "the study of remembering questions." , is to show virtue, not to cope with exams. Therefore, after he learns and then practices in daily life, he will achieve success in his studies, so he will be happy.

Of course you will be very happy when you have like-minded friends visiting you. If people don’t understand themselves, they can still avoid losing their temper and have no resentment in their hearts. Isn’t this the embodiment of a gentleman’s style?

2. Clever words and charming words, fresh and benevolent. ——"The Analects of Confucius. The First in Learning"

Anyone who talks sweetly and likes to please others with his appearance is often not a kind person and has no benevolence. A truly kind person is often straightforward, treats others sincerely, and does not play tricks or beat around the bush.

3. A gentleman has no power. ——"The Analects of Confucius. The Second Way of Government"

An appliance is an appliance, and an appliance can only have one function. For example: a ship can only sail in the water; a car can only drive on land; and an airplane can only travel on land. Can only fly in the sky. The learning of a true gentleman should not be limited to one function, but should be able to do big things, small things, bend and stretch. When encountering big things, you can do big things. .

Fourth, it is tolerable, but what is unbearable! ——"The Analects of Confucius. The Third Eight Hundred"

We often hear this sentence in novels and TV series, and we are all familiar with it. This sentence was said by Confucius. Why? It was because Ji Sun, the official of Lu State, was good at using the emperor's rituals and music, which meant that he did not take the emperor seriously. Therefore, Confucius made the above comment: "This is tolerable, who can It's unbearable!" This means that Ji Sun can even do this kind of thing, what else can he not bear to do? In other words, if he can do this kind of thing, then there is nothing he can't do.

5. The ancients could not say what they said, and they could not catch it in shame. ——"The Analects of Confucius. Liren No. 4"

When we watch costume TV dramas, the ancients often spoke slowly, unlike people today who speak so fast. Why? It is because they are worried that they will fail to do what they say and bring shame to themselves. The ancients attached great importance to the word integrity. They must do what they say. A gentleman's words are hard to follow. You can eat more, but you can't talk nonsense.