1. The way of a university lies in being virtuous, being close to the people, and staying true to goodness. ——Excerpted from "University"

(The principle of university is to demonstrate noble moral character, to enable people to get rid of old habits, and to reach the highest state of goodness.)

2. The so-called sincerity I mean, don't deceive yourself. It's like hating a bad smell or being lustful. This is called self-effacement, so a gentleman must be careful about being alone. ——Excerpted from "The University"

(The so-called honesty of thoughts means not to deceive yourself. You hate kindness as much as you hate bad smells, and you love kindness as much as you love beautiful women. Only in this way can you say that you have peace of mind. Therefore, a gentleman is in a People must be cautious when they are alone. )

3. A rich house, a healthy body, a broad mind and a fat body, so a gentleman must be sincere. ——Excerpted from "The University"

(Wealth can modify a house, morality can modify the body and mind, and a broad mind can make the body and mind comfortable, so a gentleman must be honest in his thoughts.)

4. No one knows the evil of his son, nor the greatness of his seedling. ——Excerpted from "The University"

(No one knows the shortcomings of his own children, and no one knows the prosperity of his own seedlings.)

5. A gentleman has his own interests, and then seeks others. ——Excerpted from "The Great Learning"

(Only when you are kind can you ask others to do good.)

6. "Poetry" says: "When a peach is young, its leaves are still alive." When a son returns home, it will be a good time for his family.”——Excerpted from "The Great Learning"

("The Book of Songs" says: "The lush peach trees are blooming with bright flowers. This girl is married and can live in harmony with her husband's family." ”)

7. When joy, anger, sorrow, and joy are not expressed, it is called the middle. When they are all in the middle, it is called harmony. To achieve neutrality, the heaven will have its place and all things will be nurtured. ——Excerpted from "The Doctrine of the Mean"

(If a person's emotions of joy, anger, sorrow and joy are not expressed, it is called neutrality; if they are expressed in compliance with the law, it is called harmony. When harmony is achieved, heaven and earth will each occupy their own place, and all things will be in their own place. It grows.)

8. Don’t do it to others if you don’t want to do it to yourself. ——Excerpted from "The Doctrine of the Mean"

(Don't do it to others if you don't want others to do it to you.)

9. Being eager to learn is close to knowledge, practicing hard is close to benevolence, and knowing shame is close to courage. Huh. ——Excerpted from "The Doctrine of the Mean"

(Love of learning is close to wisdom, striving to do good is close to benevolence, knowing shame is close to bravery.)

10. Everything will be established if you are not hesitant, and it will be ruined if you are not hesitant. . ——Excerpted from "The Doctrine of the Mean"

(In anything, if you are prepared, you will succeed; if you are not prepared, you will fail.)

11. Be knowledgeable, interrogate, think carefully, and discern clearly. Do it and practice it diligently. ——Excerpted from "The Doctrine of the Mean"

(Study extensively, explore in detail, think carefully, discern clearly, and implement faithfully.)

12. The way of heaven and earth can be To put it simply: if it is an object, then its creatures will be unpredictable. The way of heaven and earth: broad, thick, high, bright, long and long. ——Excerpted from "The Doctrine of the Mean"

(The laws of heaven and earth can be summarized in one sentence. It is true to itself, nurtures all things, and is immeasurable. The laws of heaven and earth are: broad, profound, superb, shrewd, Long-lasting, long-term. )

13. The way of a gentleman is revealed by the sun; the way of a villain is revealed by the sun. The way of a gentleman is simple but not tiring, concise and written, gentle and reasonable, knowing the distance and the near, knowing the origin of the wind, and knowing the appearance of the subtle, which can lead to virtue. ——Excerpted from "The Doctrine of the Mean"

(The way of a gentleman is: the appearance is dull and colorless, but his virtues become increasingly apparent. The way of a villain is: the appearance is bright, but gradually disappears. The way of a gentleman is The best way to be a human being is: to be plain in appearance but not disgusting, to be simple but elegant, gentle and methodical, to know that the distance starts from the near, to know that educating others starts with oneself, and to know that the subtle things will gradually Reveal it, and thus enter into the virtue of a saint.

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14. Isn’t it true that one should learn and practice from time to time? 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? ——Excerpted from "The Analects of Confucius"

(If after learning, you pay attention to reviewing frequently, wouldn't it be a very happy thing? If a friend comes from afar to ask for advice, wouldn't you feel happy? Do you feel happy? When others don’t understand you, you can do it without complaining. Can’t a person with this kind of moral cultivation be called a gentleman? )

15. I will examine myself three times every day. Shen: Are you being unfaithful to others? Make friends but don’t believe it? Are you not used to it? ——Excerpted from "The Analects of Confucius"

(I reflect on myself many times every day: Do I do my best for others? Do I treat friends with sincerity? Have I reviewed the studies taught by the teacher?)