The essence of Chinese moral sayings
Patriotism
Nothing is as important as the country, and no building is as important as virtue. ——Guoyu
Those who benefit the country love it, and those who harm the country hate it. ——Yan Zi Chunqiu
Happy to the world, worried about the world. ——Mencius
Since the body is dead, the spirit is the spirit, and the soul is resolute and is the ghost! ——Qu Yuan
How can I be afraid of the defeat of the emperor? ——Qu Yuan
Seek benefit to the country, not wealth. ——The Book of Rites
The national ear forgets home, the public ear forgets private interests, he is unscrupulous in obtaining benefits, and he is unscrupulous in removing harm. ——Jia Yi
Put national urgent matters first and then personal vendettas. ——Sima Qian
Chang Sifen ignored the country's urgent needs. ——Sima Qian
Confucius said: "A man with lofty ideals and benevolence will sacrifice his life to achieve benevolence, and there is no need to seek life to harm benevolence." ——Ban Gu
A man should die in the wilderness, wrapped in horse leather and his ears buried. ——Fan Ye
He surrendered himself to serve his country and destroyed himself for the sake of righteousness. ——Cao Cao
It is not my ambition to live idle, I am willing to worry about the country. ——Cao Zhi
Sacrifice oneself to go to the national disaster, and regard death as a sudden return. ——Cao Zhi
It is the ambition of a loyal minister to worry about his country and forget about his family, and to sacrifice his life to help those in need. ——Cao Zhi
Dedicated himself to death. ——Zhuge Liang
A martyr’s patriotism is as patriotic as home. ——Ge Hong
When a man lives his life, he should sweep the world away and keep everything in one house! ——Fan Ye
In times of crisis, integrity is revealed, and in times of chaos, loyalty is revealed. Surrender your body to serve the Lord, and die in mourning for your country. ——Bao Zhao
Feelings of the times and wanting to serve the country, he drew his sword and picked up the wormwood. ——Chen Ziang
Xiao Lai wants to serve the country, not to be a marquis. ——Cen Shen
Going to serve one’s country and go into danger has always been the case since ancient times. ——Cui Hao
I sigh four or five times in the middle of the night, often worrying about the great country. ——Li Bai
The husband vowed to marry the country, so why should he be angry and regretful? ——Du Fu
I have always worried about the country’s tears, and shed my clothes in loneliness. ——Du Fu
If I am willing to live long enough to serve the country, there is no need to be born in Yumen Pass. ——Dai Shulun
Care about your country as much as your family. ——Han Yu
Take the affairs of the country as your own responsibility. ——Han Yu
Those who care about the country do not care about themselves, and those who love the people do not care about their superiors. ——Lin Bu
Be worried about the world’s worries first, and be happy after the world’s happiness. ——Fan Zhongyan
Patent country, not for personal gain. ——Sima Guang
The desire to serve the country will last until death. ——Su Shi
There is no plan for the benefit of one person, but it is for those who benefit the world; there is no plan for the benefit of the moment, but it is for those who benefit the world. ——Hu Hong
I dare not forget about my country despite my humble status. ——Lu You
Serving the country with an inch of your heart. ——Lu You
Serving the country will lead to a thousand deaths, and the temples will never be green again. ——Lu You
After death, I know that everything is in vain, but I am not as sad as Jiuzhou. Wang Shibei set the Central Plains Day, and he never forgot to tell Naiwen during family sacrifices. ——Lu You
With the five colors of treasure in his pocket, he will replenish the sky in the northwest. ——Xin Qiji
He is worried about the country and dares to speak out through the ages. ——Lou Yao
But Ling Shen is not dead, and he will repay the universe with his strength. ——Wen Tianxiang
My heart is like a magnetic needle, and it will not rest until it points to the other side. ——Wen Tianxiang
No one has died since ancient times, and his loyalty will shine through history. ——Wen Tianxiang
I have an oath in my heart as deep as the sea, and I am willing to make China sink to the ground! ——Zheng Sixiao
Serve the country with all your loyalty. ——Tuotuo
Every inch of mountains and rivers is worth an inch of gold. ——Tuo Tuo
Don’t ask if you have wealth and honor, you are a man who is devoted to serve your country. ——Yu Qian
How can there be extreme wealth in life? A man must be in a country where he can die. ——Li Mengyang
My husband’s ambition is to govern the country. ——Hai Rui
Don’t hide things from others, don’t have the intention of harming others, and don’t avoid things that are beneficial to the country even if they die. ——Lu Kun
A gentleman learns to become a man and prepare himself for the use of the world and the country. ——Song Qi
The sound of wind and rain and the sound of reading are in my ears; I care about everything about my family, state, and the world. ——Gu Xiancheng
What will happen if the country is destroyed and the family is ruined? There is my teacher at the head of Xizi Lake. The sun and moon hang in the family's tomb, and half of the world is in the Yue family temple. ——Zhang Huangyan
Those who protect the world are so humble as ordinary people, how can they be held responsible? ——Gu Yanwu
If a husband does not serve the country, he will eventually become a stupid bitch! ——Chen Gongyin
Enrich the world, strengthen the world, and secure the world. ——Yan Yuan
The life and death of the country are based on the interests of the country, how can we avoid it due to misfortunes and blessings? ——Lin Zexu
Spring sorrow can hardly send a strong man to look at the mountains, and the past events are shocking and bring tears to his eyes. Four million people cried together that Taiwan was cut off last year today! ——Qiu Fengjia
The sea water is boiling, the ears are dreaming, and the cannons are rumbling. How can any gentleman be free from the sorrow of falling into disgrace? Are you trying to avoid slander? Those who have closed their doors! ——Kang Youwei
So the responsibility today does not lie with others, but with my young man. If young people are wise, the country will be wise; if young people are rich, the country will be rich; if young people are strong, the country will be strong; if young people are independent, the country will be independent; if young people are free, the country will be free; if young people make progress, the country will progress; if young people are better than Europe, the country will be better than Europe; if young people are strong on the earth, then the country will be better than Europe. The country is proud of the earth. When the red sun rises, its path shines brightly. The river flows out and flows into the ocean.
——Liang Qichao
Whoever sheds a thousand tears for the patriotism will feel dissatisfied when it comes to Hu Chen. ——Liang Qichao
Nothing in the world can withstand the sorrow of spring. Let’s cry together to the sky. Forty thousand people burst into tears. Where is China in the world! ——Tan Sitong
It is common to be broken into pieces, but I hope to sacrifice to protect the country. ——Qiu Jin
The wine will not dissipate the tears of worrying about the country, but when it comes to rescue, we should rely on the talents of a group of people. At the cost of a hundred thousand heads and blood, we must restore the power of heaven and earth. ——Qiu Jin
Stir up your spirits, arouse the soul of the country, think independently, and have a heart as strong as a hundred refining gold. Donate your small body to the country, donate your small body to the country. They live in shame, fearing the disintegration of China. ——Huang Zunxian
Everyone learns and uses his knowledge to make the country prosperous and strong, not subject to foreign aggression, and able to stand on its own on the earth. ——Zhan Tianyou
The essence of Chinese moral sayings
Law-abiding chapter
The sky net is vast, sparse but not lost. ——Laozi
To be in harmony with the people, it is impossible not to know the law; to change customs and teach, but not to know how to change them. ——Guanzi
The law is the formula of the world. The appearance of everything. ——Guan Zi
Private affairs prevail but public laws destroy them. ——Guanzi
Whenever something is going to happen, the order must go first. When something is done, the number of rewards and punishments must be known first. ——Guanzi
If you ask, you will get it; if you are forbidden, you will stop it; if you are ordered, you will do it. ——Guan Zi
Don’t avoid the noble when punishing, and don’t avoid the lowly when giving rewards. ——Yan Zi Chunqiu
If you act without selfishness, you will not be punished. ——Yan Zi Chunqiu
If his body is upright, he will not do what he is told; if his body is not upright, he will not follow his orders. ——The Analects of Confucius
If the punishment is not correct, then the people will do nothing wrong. ——The Analects of Confucius
Those who have a balance should not be deceived by deception; those who have measures should not be deceived by deception; ——Be careful
When you cannot do what you want, your love must not violate the law, your wealth must not exceed your relatives, and your salary must not exceed your position. ——Shen Dao
Don’t distinguish between relatives and strangers, don’t distinguish between high and low, and just stick to the law. ——Li Kui
The reason why people are legal is to love the people, and the reason why people are courteous is to facilitate things. ——Shang Junshu
If your words are not in line with the law, you will not listen; if your actions are not in line with the law, you will not be a good person; if your actions are not in line with the law, you will not act. ——Shang Junshu
Government by following the law is a long and heavy task with no horses and oxen, and it is also a great river without a boat. ——The Book of Shang Jun
The rule of a country is always based on the interests of the people. There are rules in politics and the conduct of orders. ——Warring States Policy
Rewards must be given to meritorious service, and punishment must be given to guilty ones. ——Warring States Policy
If the whole country is governed, it will be carried out if it is ordered, and it will be stopped if it is prohibited. ——Zi Zi
If rewards are not enough, then the virtuous will not be able to get and advance; if punishment is not enough, then the unworthy will not be able to get and retreat. ——Xunzi
There is no better way for a people to follow the law. ——Han Feizi
Those whose words and deeds are inconsistent with the law will be banned. ——Han Feizi
If a family has regular business, it will not be hungry even if it is hungry; if the country has regular laws, it will not be destroyed even if it is in danger. ——Han Feizi
If you don’t believe in rewards and punishments, bans will not work. ——Han Feizi
The strong is governed by law, the weak and chaotic is born by Ah. ——Han Feizi
If those who follow the law are strong, the country will be strong; if those who follow the law are weak, the country will be weak. ——Han Feizi
Those who can get rid of private matters and follow public laws will have peace for the people and good governance for the country. ——Han Feizi
The law is not noble, and the rope is not bent. When the law is imposed, the wise cannot refuse, and the brave dare not fight. Don't avoid ministers when punished, and don't spare ordinary people when you reward good deeds. ——Han Feizi
Cure chaos by means of magic, and rely on rewards and punishments for right and wrong. ——Han Feizi
He who likes to use his wisdom to correct the law, sometimes mixes private matters with public affairs, prohibits changes in the law, and gives orders several times, will perish. ——Han Feizi
A country must have civil and military affairs, and official governance must have rewards and punishments. ——Han Feizi
If the country cannot be governed, it will lead to chaos; if it abides by the law but fails to change, it will lead to rebellion; if there is rebellion, chaos will not sustain the country. ——Lu Shi Chun Qiu
The country will be prosperous if the ministers are law-abiding, the small ministers are honest, the official positions are in order, the monarch and the ministers are upright. ——Book of Rites
If it is not corrected, it cannot be made square, and if it is not corrected, it cannot be made round. ——Huainanzi
If the law does not work, you must violate it from above. ——Sima Qian
If the law is righteous, the people will be jealous; if the crime is punished, the people will obey. ——Sima Qian
Following the government is like a law that makes the top and bottom equal. If the top and bottom are equal, the country will be strong. ——Sima Qian
In this world, there are no worries about being unable to do anything, but there is a worry about not having a sure way to do it. ——Huan Kuan
A crooked tree is evil and a straight rope is evil, and treachery is evil and evil is right. ——Huan Kuan
If you punish one person, you will get a hundred; if you kill one, you will be cautious of ten thousand. ——Huan Kuan
If the merits are the same but the rewards are different, the ministers will be confused; if the crimes are equally punished but the punishments are different, the people will be confused. ——Ban Gu
Government orders must be implemented, and constitutional prohibitions must be followed. There is no such thing as a country that cannot be governed. ——Wang Fu
A country is not always governed, nor is it always chaotic. If the laws are followed, the country will be governed, and if the laws are not followed, the country will be in chaos. ——Wang Fu
If you reward the slightest good, you will be encouraged; if you punish the evil, you will be hindered. ——Huan Fan
Those who are loyal and beneficial will be rewarded even if they are bewildered, and those who violate the law and are negligent will be punished even if they are close. ——Chen Shou
Punishment is the medicine and stone that can cure chaos; moral education is the meat that promotes peace. ——Fan Ye
Reward one to persuade a hundred, punish one to punish all. ——Wang Tong
If punishment is indiscriminate, the villain will develop; if reward is wrong, the gentleman will disappear. ——Wu Jing
If Zeng Sheng is exempted... Anyone who has meritorious service must break the law.
——Wu Jing
Reward should be the reward for the hard work, and those who have done nothing will retreat; punishment should be the crime, and those who do evil should be careful. ——Wu Jing
Law is the balance of the country and the criterion of time. Weighing determines the importance, and the principle determines the right and the right. ——Wu Jing
If you reward erroneous behavior, you will not be encouraged to do good; if you punish erroneous behavior, you will not punish evil. ——Wei Zheng
When the law is great, it is right for the public and wrong for the public. ——Liu Yuxi
The law is the reason why the country spreads great faith to the world; the speaker is the reason why the joy and anger are heard at that time. ——Liu Yu
The law is what the country relies on to ensure peace; if it is followed, it will be governed; if it is contrary, it will be chaotic, and if it is extremely chaotic, it will be destroyed. ——Song Qi
The law prohibits people from doing wrong and makes them do good and avoid crime. ——Ouyang Xiu
Every order must be believed and the law must be followed. ——Ouyang Xiu
If good laws are established in the world, then the world will be governed; if good laws are established in the country, then a country will be governed. ——Wang Anshi
Enforce the law without asking for mercy, be dedicated without asking for fame. ——Su Xun
Treat them with courtesy and drive them with law. ——Su Xun
If the law is implemented in a humble way and succumbs to the noble one, the world will not accept it. If the world is not convinced, it will not be possible to seek the Dharma. ——Su Che
Reward but not sincere and not persuade; punishment but not sincere and not warning. ——Cui Dunli
The law is not lenient and strict, and those who are pure are precious. ——Xu Zhenji
Don’t be suspicious of anything, but you can’t be suspicious of ending the prison. ——Lu Kun
If rewards are given to people, good people will not be honored by rewards; if crimes are committed against good people, evil people will not be humiliated by punishment. ——Lu Kun
Strictly criticizing the corruption of subordinates without asking the superiors, the law will be stricter, the greed will be worse, and the government will be more chaotic. ——Wang Fuzhi
If the law is not established, there is no need to punish him, but if he wants to be an official, he will not be greedy, and he will not get it. ——Gu Yanwu
It is difficult to legislate and abide by the law; it is difficult to listen to remonstrance and rejoice in remonstrance. ——Zhang Tingyu
What the strong man cannot do, the law will not be established; what the forbidden man must violate, the law will not work. ——Wei Yuan
The essence of Chinese moral sayings
Integrity
Working without trust will lead to death. ——Zuo Zhuan
Letter is a national treasure. ——Zuo Zhuan
The words of a gentleman are believed and confirmed. ——Zuo Zhuan
Breaking one’s trust and failing to establish one’s trust. ——Zuo Zhuan
Belief cannot be trusted, and quality is useless. ——Zuo Zhuan
Those who are honest are the knot of the world. ——Guan Zi
A light promise will lead to a distrustful one, and what is easy will be difficult. ——Lao Tzu
Trustful words are not beautiful, and beautiful words are not believed. A good person cannot discern, and a person who debates is not good. A person who knows is not knowledgeable, and a person who is knowledgeable does not know. ——Laozi
Zengzi said: “I examine myself three times every day: Have I been unfaithful in my plans for others? Have I not trusted my friends in my dealings? Have I not been accustomed to teaching them?”——The Analects
If you have good faith, the people will not dare to be unkind. ——The Analects of Confucius
When making friends, keep your word. ——The Analects of Confucius
Knowing is knowing, not knowing is not knowing, this is knowing. ——The Analects of Confucius
A gentleman is ashamed of his words rather than his actions. ——The Analects of Confucius
Be true to your words and be resolute in your actions. ——The Analects of Confucius
People who do not have faith do not know what is possible. How can a big cart move without a hook and a small cart without a pulley? ——The Analects of Confucius
The people cannot stand without faith. ——The Analects of Confucius
At first I was with people, listening to their words and trusting their actions; now I am with people, listening to their words and watching their actions. ——The Analects of Confucius
Sincerity is the way of heaven, and sincerity is the way of man. If you are sincere and do not move, you have not yet existed; if you are not sincere, you have not moved. ——Mencius
Reflexively and sincerely, there is no greater joy. ——Mencius
If the mouth can speak, but the body can do it, it is a national treasure; if the mouth cannot speak, but the body can do it, it is a national weapon; if the mouth can speak, but the body cannot do it, it is a national weapon; if the mouth can speak, but the body cannot do it, it is a national weapon. He who speaks good words but does evil deeds is a national monster. --- ——Xunzi
When small faith is achieved, great faith is established, so it is clear that the master accumulates faith. If you don’t believe in rewards and punishments, bans will not work. ——Han Feizi
A gentleman must be sincere. The so-called sincerity means not to deceive oneself, just like hating a bad smell or liking lust. This is called self-humility. Therefore, a gentleman must be careful about his independence. ——Book of Rites. University
Those who want to cultivate their bodies must first correct their minds. If you want to correct your heart, you must first be sincere. ——Book of Rites. University Honesty is self-made, and Taoism is self-made. Honesty is the beginning and end of things; dishonesty is nothing. Therefore, a gentleman's sincerity is the most valuable thing. A sincere person does not become himself, so he becomes something. ——Book of Rites? Doctrine of the Mean
To pay lip service but not to practice, you will resent disaster and bring disaster to your body. ——Book of Rites? Notes
A gentleman never fails to speak to others, so his words are fully trusted. ——Book of Rites? Notes
Gold and jade are not treasures, but loyalty is considered a treasure. ——Book of Rites? Confucianism
Don’t slander yourself internally, and don’t slander others externally. ——Han Ying
It is better to get Jibu Yinuo than to get a hundred catties of gold. ——Sima Qian
People believe first and then seek ability. ——Liu An
Sincerity is without impurity, thinking without shame. ——Liu Xiang
Be true to your word and never break your promise. ——Liu Xiang
In the time of Yao and Shun, people did not persuade people with nobility and rewards; they did not impose severe punishments but people did not offend; they took the lead and acted righteously and met the trust of the people. ——Ban Gu
Husbands deceive each other when they are high-minded, but they are honest when they are not loyal. ——Wang Fu
Loyalty and prudence are the foundation of virtue and righteousness; emptiness and deceit are the root of chaos.
——Wang Fu
If you accept people with trust, the world will trust them; if you don’t treat others with trust, your wife will be suspicious of you. ——Yang Quan
Be sincere and fair. ——Chen Shou
Treat others with faith, and think with disbelief; ——Fu Xuan
With sincerity, gold and stone are opened. ——Fan Ye
It is better to be sincere than to be clever. ——Yan Zhitui
Those who use one hypocrite to sacrifice all their sincerity are those who are greedy for fame and do not want to die. ——Yan Zhitui
The foundation of a country depends on loyalty; the ancients chose food and soldiers, but trust must not be lost. The rise and fall of a country depends on it. ——Li Tingshou
If you push it with sincerity, you will believe it without saying it. ——Wang Tong
If a couple is kind, if they are not sincere, they will separate; ——Wei Zheng
Unbelievable words and unsincere orders will ruin your virtue for the superior and endanger your life for the inferior. ——Wu Jing
If father and son do not believe, the family will not be harmonious. ——Wu Zetian
Sincerity can eliminate suspicion, and favoritism can eliminate greed. ——Liu Yuxi
Be honest but not deceive, keep your word without doubt. ——Lin Bu
Loyalty, honesty and integrity are the foundation of one’s life, not just a tool for fame. ——Lin Bu
It’s hard to buy an inch of sincerity for all the money. ——Yan Jidao
Holy and sincere. Sincerity is the foundation of the five constant elements and the source of hundreds of actions. ——Zhou Dunyi
Those who believe in their husbands are the greatest treasure of the king. The country is protected by the people, and the people are protected by trust. Without faith, you cannot win over the people, and without the people, you cannot protect the country. ——Sima Guang
If you are not sincere at the front but say you are sincere at the back, everyone will doubt it and not believe it. ——Sima Guang
A husband's promise is not easy to make. ——Sima Guang
Take the most sincerity as the way and the most benevolence as the virtue. ——Su Shi
Achieving things depends on reason rather than power, and convincing people with sincerity rather than words. ——Su Shi
Those who are sincere and immovable will cultivate themselves upright, and manage affairs with integrity. ——Yang Shi
Honesty should be the mainstay in dealing with yourself, in matters, and in your subordinates. ——Xue Xuan
It is better to have no promises but little faith. ——Peng Rurang
Those who promise lightly will have little faith. It is better not to make promises than to have little faith. ——Shen Hanguang
Half words can ruin the blessings of a lifetime. ——Tang Biao
Loyalty and honesty are the foundation of human beings. ——Wei Yijie
Integrity is like sitting on the spring breeze. ——Wang Huo
Being consistent with what you say is still the behavior of an upright husband. ——Liang Qichao
The essence of Chinese moral sayings
Knowing propriety
Many will cause harm, modesty will benefit. ——Shang Shu
Be careful with your appearance and appearance. ——The Book of Songs
The reason why mortals are more noble than animals is because they are polite. ——Yan Zi Chunqiu
If the dress is not correct, the guests will not be respectful. If there is no etiquette in advancing or retreating, then the government orders will not work. ——Guanzi
A gentleman thinks about etiquette when he acts, and thinks about righteousness when he acts. ——Zuo Zhuan
Rites can serve the country for a long time and nourish the world. The king commands his ministers to be respectful, the father is kind and the son is filial, the brother loves and respects the younger brother, the husband and wife are gentle, the aunt is kind and the wife listens, this is etiquette. ——Zuo Zhuan
If you are rich and arrogant, you will bring yourself to blame. ——Lao Tzu
Be simple and simple, be less selfish and have fewer desires. ——Laozi
If you don’t see yourself, you will be enlightened; if you don’t know what you are, you will be enlightened; if you don’t cut yourself off, you will be successful; if you are not proud of yourself, you will grow. ——Laozi
He who knows others is wise, and he who knows himself is wise. ——Laozi
Stay in the thick of things, not in the thin; live in the true, not in the splendor. ——Lao Tzu
If you follow the Tao and use punishments, the people will be spared and shameless; ——The Analects of Confucius
Start in poetry, establish in etiquette, and achieve in music. ——The Analects of Confucius
Restraining oneself and restoring propriety is benevolence. If one day restrains oneself and returns to ritual, the world will return to benevolence. Is it up to oneself to be benevolent, rather than up to others? ——The Analects of Confucius
If you don’t learn etiquette, you can’t stand up. ——The Analects of Confucius
Seeing the good is like falling short, and seeing the bad is like exploring the soup. ——The Analects of Confucius
The beauty of a gentleman is not the evil of a man. ——The Analects of Confucius
Don’t look at anything that’s not polite, don’t hear anything that’s not polite, don’t say anything that’s not polite, don’t do anything that’s not polite. ——The Analects of Confucius
If you want to establish yourself, you can establish others; if you want to achieve yourself, you can achieve others. ——The Analects of Confucius
When you see a virtuous person, think about them; when you see a virtuous person, you should reflect on yourself. ——The Analects of Confucius
A man with lofty ideals and benevolence will not harm his benevolence by seeking life, but will kill himself to fulfill his benevolence. ——The Analects of Confucius
To do good is like ascending, and to do evil is like falling down. ——Mandarin
People must insult themselves, and then others will insult them. ——Mencius
Wealth and honor cannot be lascivious, poverty and lowliness cannot be moved, and power cannot bend. ——Mencius
The old and the old are like the old, and the young and the young are like the young. ——Mencius
The heart of compassion is the root of benevolence; the heart of shame and disgust is the root of righteousness; the heart of resignation is the root of courtesy; the heart of right and wrong is the root of wisdom. ——Mencius
A gentleman should always be kind to others. ——Mencius
Life is what I want, and righteousness is what I want. You cannot have both, and you must sacrifice life for righteousness. ——Mencius
Giving words to others is more important than gold, stone, pearls and jade; persuading others with words is more beautiful than embroidered articles; listening to others’ words is more enjoyable than bells, drums, harp, harp and harp. ——Xunzi
Learning only when you reach the "Li" is the ultimate level of morality.
——Xunzi
If people are rude, there will be no life, if things are rude, they will not succeed, and if the country is rude, there will be no peace. ——Xunzi
A country that is rude is not upright. The reason why etiquette governs the country is that it is like weighing the weight and importance, like the rope and ink on the straight and straight, and like the rules and regulations on the square and the circle. If it is wrong, no one can make false accusations. ——Xunzi
Where did ritual originate? Said: Human beings are born with desires. If you don’t get what you want, you can’t stop asking for it; if you don’t have the ability to ask for it, you can’t stop striving for it. Conflict leads to chaos, and chaos leads to poverty. The former kings hated the chaos, so they divided etiquette and righteousness into order to nourish people's desires and meet their needs. Desires must not be limited by things, and things must not succumb to desires. The two are sustained and long-lasting, which is the origin of etiquette. ——Xunzi
Those who are righteous first and benefit later are honored; those who are benefited first and then righteous are disgraced; those who are honored are often prosperous, and those who are humiliated are often poor; those who are prosperous often control others, and those who are humiliated are often controlled by others. This is the difference between honor and disgrace. ——Xunzi
Those who are not mine are my teachers; those who are mine are my friends; those who flatter me are my thieves. ——Xunzi
Power cannot be dumped, the masses cannot be moved, and the world cannot be shaken. Life depends on this, death depends on this, and this is called morality. Moral ethics can then be determined, and if one can be determined, then one can respond. Being able to calm down and respond is called an adult. ——Xunzi
A gentleman respects people's virtues and promotes their beauty, which is not flattery; justice is direct, and it is not a fault to criticize others. ?——Xunzi
Those who walk on water show depth and keep people safe; those who govern the people show chaos and make people selfless. Ceremony is a form of expression. ——Xunzi
An upright person walks along the road, acts according to reason, is fair and selfless, does not seek peace and ambition, and does not act easily for danger. ——Han Ying
Being virtuous will lead to prosperity; doubling virtuousness will lead to collapse. ——Da Dai Li Ji
Loyalty and trustworthiness are the foundation of etiquette. A loyal person can learn etiquette. ——Book of Rites
Governing a country without courtesy is like plowing without grass. ——The Book of Rites
Husbands and wives are li, so they can determine relatives and distances, resolve suspicions, distinguish similarities and differences, and clarify right and wrong. ——Book of Rites
A prosperous house nourishes a body with virtue. ——Book of Rites
Reciprocity should be reciprocated. It is impolite to go but not come; it is impolite to come but not go. ——The Book of Rites
If you are rude when meeting people, you will not be able to find talents. ——Liu An
If you don’t show authority, you don’t do blessings, and you will be ashamed of yourself. ——Sima Qian
Before the etiquette and prohibition were implemented, the law was given after it was implemented; it is easy to see the use of the law, but it is difficult to know the prohibition of the etiquette. ——Sima Qian
A gentleman’s behavior reflects the meaning of his actions. Not for profit, not for righteousness. ——Ban Gu
Only Ming in officialdom, ordinary in affairs, and pure in conduct. ——Ma Rong
The melon field does not accept the shoes, and the plum blossoms do not hold the crown. ——Han Yuefu
If you give up an inch, you will receive a foot. ——Cao Cao
Quietness cultivates one’s character, frugality cultivates virtue. Without indifference, there is no clear ambition; without tranquility, there is no far-reaching goal. ——Zhuge Liang
Be noble but not arrogant, win without being disobedient, be virtuous but capable of subordinates, be strong but be patient. ——Zhuge Liang
Do not do evil because it is small, and do not do good because it is small. ——Romance of the Three Kingdoms
If you are thirsty and don’t drink the stolen spring water, if you are thirsty and don’t drink the stolen spring water, if you are thirsty and don’t drink the water, the heat will not stop and you will hate the yin of the wood. ——Lu Ji
It is better to have jade broken into pieces than to be completely destroyed. ——Li Baiyao
It stirs up the turbid and promotes the clear, hates evil and loves good. ——Wu Jing
You can’t be ashamed of heaven, you can’t be ashamed of others, and you can’t be ashamed of your heart. ——Han Yu
If you enjoy others' happiness, others will also enjoy their happiness; if you worry about others' worries, others will also worry about their worries. ——Bai Juyi
A good horse does not care about its fodder, and a martyr does not care about his camp. ——Zhang Ji
Those who are harmonious internally will have a prosperous family, and those who are harmonious externally will benefit their people. ——Lin Bu
There is no better way to seek fame than self-cultivation. Good reputation cannot cover up evil. ——Ouyang Xiu
Etiquette should be followed appropriately, but things are difficult and ancient. ——Wang Anshi
The beginning of etiquette is difficult but easy to perform; once it is performed, it is easy but difficult to last. ——Su Xun
The people are accustomed to etiquette and justice. It is easy to do good and difficult to do wrong. ——Su Zhe
Searching for nobility and pursuing selfish interests in the market are a deep shame for my family and a lesson for my descendants. ——Lu You
If a person is good, a hundred good things are not enough; if a person is not good, one bad thing is enough. ——Yang Wanli
Examine yourself every day, correct it if you have it, and encourage it if you don’t. ——Zhu Xi
Knowing shame comes from the heart. People need to know their shame before they can change it. ——Zhu Xi
If you remove one evil, you will cultivate ten good things. ——Tuotuo
Whoever plants a tree must nourish its roots, and whoever plants virtue must nourish his heart. ——Wang Shouren
Fame and integrity are more important than Mount Tai, while profit is less important than a feather. ——Yu Qian
The breeze goes up to the sky with both sleeves, so that Lu Yan will not talk too much. ——Yu Qian
Three lives will not change the ice and frost, and even in death, the body will always remain in the country. ——Hai Rui
If you are not honest, you will take everything; if you are not shameful, you will do everything. ——Gu Yanwu
To be kind and to be seen by others is not true kindness; to be evil and to fear that others will see it is a great evil. ——Zhu Bailu
When you are an official, you should put yourself first; you should not only be a preceptor, but also be famous. ——Zhang Tingyu
Be generous to others, make promises to yourself, be generous to yourself, and be gentle to others. ——Chen Hongmou
If you say you are strong, you are short, and if you know your shortcomings, you are long. ——Shen Juyun
It is better to discipline oneself with the autumn breeze, and to handle matters with the spring breeze. ——Zhang Chao
Others
In a country of the people, there is also a hub for promotion, and this is virtue.
——Montesquieu
People cannot live like animals, but should pursue knowledge and virtue. ——Dante
Do not do evil because it is small, and do not do good because it is small. Only those who are virtuous and virtuous can obey others. ——Liu Bei
It is not a matter of disrespect for position, but a matter of disrespect for virtue; it is not a matter of shame that one does not have a good partner, but a matter of not being knowledgeable. ——Zhang Heng
The earth can support the city wall, and the accumulation of virtue can make a solid ground. ——Li Bai
If you do a good thing, you will feel at ease; if you do a bad thing, you will feel guilty. —— Shen Hanguang
Being immersed in the mud without being stained and not being eroded by the sugar-coated bullets of the bourgeoisie is the most valuable revolutionary quality. ——Zhou Enlai
The saddest thing for a person is the death of conscience. —— Guo Moruo
Shyness is the emotion of fear or fear of humiliation, which can prevent people from committing certain despicable behaviors. —— Spinoza
One should be zealously committed to acting morally rather than talking about morality. —— Democritus
Emotion has great inspiring power, therefore, it is an important prerequisite for all moral behavior. ——Kelov
Without great character, there would be no great people, not even great artists or great actors. ——Romain Rolland
Reason is higher than the heart, and thoughts are more reliable than emotions. —— Gorky
Communism is not only manifested in the fields and sweaty factories, it is also manifested in families, around the dinner table, among relatives, and in mutual relationships. —— Mayakovsky
The reason why virtuous people are virtuous is that they are not tempted enough; this is either because their lives are monotonous and rigid, or because they are single-mindedly pursuing a goal. No time to look around. ——Duncan
Human beings have been given a job, which is spiritual growth. —— Leo Tolstoy
People should be wise in wisdom, morally innocent, and physically clean. —— Chekhov
Conscience is determined by a person’s knowledge and entire lifestyle. ——Marx
A law-abiding and conscientious person will not steal even if there is an urgent need. However, even if you give a million gold dollars to a thief, you cannot expect him to stop stealing from now on. . —— Krylov
The spiritual moral power exerts its potential and raises its flag, so that our patriotic enthusiasm and sense of justice have to exert their power and role in reality. —— Hegel
Teach your children "virtue": it is virtue, not money, that makes people happy. This is my experience. What supported me in times of trouble was morality, and what kept me from committing suicide was not only art but also morality. ——Beethoven
If morals deteriorate, taste will inevitably deteriorate. —— Diderot
I would like to prove that anyone who behaves kindly and noblely will be able to withstand hardships. ——Beethoven
Ornament is also incompatible with virtue, because virtue is the strength and vitality of the soul. —— Rousseau
I am convinced that only a moral citizen can pay an acceptable salute to his motherland. ——Rousseau
Let us make dishonor the most severe part of the punishment! —— Montesquieu
Sound judgment on factual issues is the true foundation of all virtues. —— Comenius
Virtue is realized by actions, not by words. —— Comenius
The only work and the whole work of education can be summed up in this concept-morality. ——Herbart
Virtue is like a famous incense. It becomes stronger after being burned or pressed. For example, good fortune can best reveal bad virtues, while misfortune can best reveal virtues. —— Bacon
Those who plot against others will be the first to suffer misfortune. ——Aesop
A wise man would rather prevent a disease before it occurs than cure it after it has already occurred; he would rather encourage to overcome pain than seek comfort for the sake of pain. ——Thomas More
Our strong morality is to achieve material success through struggle; this morality applies to nations as well as individuals. ——Russell
Develop in them the physical strength to endure hard work, the pure and noble morals, the broad and free spirit that can accommodate new trends, that is, the power to swim in the new trends of the world without being overwhelmed.
——Lu Xun