The words are like Tang Wen, and the actions are like dogs and pigeons. "Mozi? Plowing Pillar"
Warring States Period? Mozi "Mozi? Plowing Pillar". Words: Conversation. Name: praise. Tang Wen: Tang, Cheng Tang, the founder of the Shang Dynasty; Wen, King Wen of Zhou Jichang, leader of the Zhou clan at the end of the Shang Dynasty. line; behavior. For example: For example. Rare (xixi): pig. The general idea of ??these two sentences is: your speech must be like that of Shang, Tang and Zhou Wen, but your behavior must be like a pig or a dog. The contrast between good words and evil deeds in these two sentences is a very typical summary of the low character of people whose words and deeds are inconsistent. It can be used to describe hypocritical and shameful two-faced characters who say one thing and do another.
Don’t be partisan with your father or brother, don’t favor the rich and powerful, and don’t indulge in sex. "Mozi? Shangxianzhong"
Warring States period? Mozi "Mozi? Shangxianzhong". Party: protect. Partiality: partiality, partiality. Bi(bi avoid): dote on. Color: Refers to female color. The general meaning of these sentences is: don't protect your father and brother, don't have personal feelings for rich and powerful people, don't dote on women. This attitude towards others reflects the character of impartiality and selflessness. It still has educational significance and can be used to commend those who are just in power.
When the righteous are at the top, the world will be in order. "Mozi? Fei Mingshang"
Warring States Period? Mozi "Mozi? Fei Mingshang" When moral people are in power, the world will surely be peaceful and stable. It means that the king in power should implement "righteous government" and his actions must comply with "morality", so that the country can be stable. Righteous person: A person who upholds morality.
Listen to his words, follow his actions, observe what he is capable of, and be cautious in dealing with officials. "Mozi? Shangxianzhong"
Warring States period? Mozi "Mozi? Shangxianzhong". Traces: Check the traces. The general idea of ??these sentences is: listen to their words, see their actual behavior, examine their talents, and award official positions carefully. Be cautious when removing officials and conferring new posts. For those who are going to be appointed officials, we should first listen to his words, then see his actual behavior, and comprehensively examine his talents, and then grant appropriate official positions. Do not act blindly from time to time. These few sentences have reference significance for today's leaders to examine and select cadres.
The original turmoil is unclear and the name of those who practice unbelief will be wasted. "Mozi? Self-cultivation"
Warring States period? Mozi "Mozi? Self-cultivation". Original: Same source. (h?o Hao): The flow of a turbid river will definitely be unclear, and the reputation of those who behave dishonestly will be ruined. These two sentences are compared to the relationship between water sources and flows, indicating that those who practice unbelief must have the consequences of losing their reputation. They advise people to pay attention to cultivating the virtue of abiding by their promises, which can still be quoted today.
If it benefits others, it will be done, and if it is detrimental to others, it will stop. "Mozi? Feile Shang"
Warring States Period? Mozi "Mozi? Feile Shang". Benefiting others: Benefiting others. Hu: auxiliary word, indicating pause. The general idea of ??these two sentences is: If something is beneficial to others, continue doing it; if something is not beneficial to others, stop doing it. These two sentences are not only easy to understand in language, but also the truth they say is simple. If people can do this when doing things, how many disputes will be avoided and how many troubles will be eliminated! It can be quoted when discussing the construction of spiritual civilization and establishing good moral trends.
The sweet well is about to be exhausted, and the wood is about to be cut down. "Mozi? His relatives"
Warring States period? Mozi's "Mozi? His relatives". Exhausted: exhausted, finished. Zhaomu: Arbor, tall trees. The general idea of ??these two sentences is: Sweet well water is easy to dry up, and tall trees are easy to be cut down. If the well water is sweet, there will be many people drinking it, so it will naturally dry up easily; if the tall trees have many uses, they will naturally attract heavy axes quickly. It is common for the exposed rafters to rot first. Mozi therefore advocated the idea of ????the mean, believing that "it is too prosperous to maintain", which makes people settle in the middle and dare not stand out. This traditional thought is not advisable today.
Those who love others will see love, and those who hate others will see evil. "Mozi: Universal Love"
Warring States Period: Mozi "Mozi: Universal Love". See: being. Evil (w? fog): disgust. The general idea of ??these two sentences is: those who love and respect others will be loved and respected by others, and those who dislike and hate others will also be despised and hated by others. Mozi advocated "universal love" and "non-aggression" and believed that people should love and respect each other and should not conquer or fight each other. ~ Two sentences explain that the relationship between people is always mutual. How you treat others will be treated in the same way by others.
Choose the greatest benefit, and choose the smallest harm. "Mozi? Dachou"
Warring States Period? Mozi's "Mozi? Dachou". The general idea of ??these two sentences is to choose the greater among the benefits, and choose the smaller among the harms. You will encounter good things and bad things in life. For benefits, you should undoubtedly choose the bigger one to get the best benefits; for the disadvantages, avoid them if you can, and if you can't avoid them, choose the smaller ones to minimize losses. This is a common principle and is often used in the choice of interests and harms in life.
Don’t be prepared to die. "Mozi's Seven Troubles"? Mozi's famous sayings
Warring States Period? Mozi's "Mozi's Seven Troubles". Consider: strategy. Death: Same as "sudden", refers to sudden events. The general idea of ??these two sentences is: If you don't think about how to deal with the incident in advance, you can't cope with sudden changes. To be prepared when nothing happens, you must prepare strategies and methods to deal with possible unexpected changes.
In this way, you will not panic when something happens and avoid making mistakes while busy. These two sentences are often used to illustrate the principle of being prepared for danger in times of peace.
The water of a river is not water from one source; the fur of a thousand yi is not the white of a fox. "Mozi? His relatives"
Warring States period? Mozi's "Mozi? His relatives". Fei: No. Yiyuan: One source. Yi (y? Meaning): The ancient work means "overflow". In ancient times, twenty or twenty-four taels of gold were used as one overflow. ? Yi? Today I am writing ? Yi?. Qiu: fur robe. White: This refers to the pure white fur on the fox’s armpits. The general meaning of these sentences is: the water of the Yangtze River and the Yellow River does not come from the same source; a fur coat worth thousands of yi is not made of the pure white fur of a fox. The reason why rivers become big is because they collect the water from hundreds of rivers; the reason why white fur coats become robes is because they collect the skins of hundreds of people. Therefore, if a person wants to be smart and virtuous, he must also gather the strengths of everyone. It can be used to explain the principle of brainstorming, and it can also be used to explain that qualitative changes in things develop from quantitative changes.
Sweet melon has a bitter pedicle, nothing in the world is perfect. "Pi Ya"
Song Dynasty? Lu Dian's "Pi Ya" quoted the lost text of "Mozi". Gan: sweet. The general meaning of these two sentences is: The pedicle of the melon is bitter, and nothing in the world is perfect. The advantages and disadvantages of anything exist at the same time, but there is no absolute perfection. This is the relativity contained in the thing itself. Only by understanding this can we understand the world comprehensively and deeply without falling into absoluteness and one-sidedness.
Although a scholar has knowledge, his conduct is fundamental. "Mozi? Self-cultivation"
Warring States period? Mozi "Mozi? Self-cultivation". Do: practice. For: Yes. The general idea of ??these two sentences is: Although scholars must be knowledgeable, being able to apply knowledge into practice is the most important and fundamental thing. This sentence illustrates the importance of putting knowledge into practice in a straightforward way. Here, it is emphasized that practical ability is used as the criterion to test whether scholars have real talents and practical learning. This view has had a profound impact on traditional Chinese culture. In the eyes of the Chinese, although knowledge is important, if it cannot be transformed into abilities, it cannot be considered as having learned true skills. This concept is the traditional view of "knowledge and action". This view that emphasizes the unity of knowledge and action still has a positive effect on our opposition to bookism and overcoming dogmatism today.
If dyed with thousands of greens, the color will be green; if dyed with yellow, it will be just yellow. "Mozi? Dye"
Warring States period? Mozi "Mozi - Dye". Lane: cyan. The general meaning of these two sentences is: (Put silk) in cyan dye, and the silk will be dyed cyan; (Put silk) in yellow dye, and the silk will be dyed yellow. The original text of "Mozi" is: ?Zi Mozi sighed when he saw someone dyeing silk: ?~. What enters changes, and its color also changes. "The implication is that the influence of the environment and the infection of social atmosphere will have an important impact on people's thoughts and qualities. The ancient saying cited in Wang Chong's "Lunheng Zhangxing Pian" of the Han Dynasty is like practicing silk, dyeing it blue will make it green . Dannachi? is synonymous with ~. It can remind people to pay great attention to the influence of social influence and cultural atmosphere on people, and not to take it lightly.
Although there is no reserve. Righteousness cannot be conquered without righteousness. "Mozi? Seven Worries"
Warring States Period? "Mozi? Seven Worries" Soldier: Weapons. The general meaning of these two sentences is: there are no weapons in the warehouse. Even if we have truth and justice in hand, we cannot conquer rebellion and injustice. War, at its most fundamental level, is a confrontation of strength. Without strength as a backing, justice and truth alone cannot fight against powerful enemies (of course). , from a long-term perspective, truth and justice will ultimately win). Mozi pointed out this essential issue from a materialistic standpoint, because to defeat injustice, we must have a strong army and sufficient war supplies. .Otherwise, no reactionary force will sit back and wait for death. These two sentences illustrate the importance of preparing for war.
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Warring States Period: Mozi's "Seven Troubles" Millet (su element): millet, here refers to all kinds of grain. The general meaning of these two sentences is: there is no reserve grain in the warehouse. , it is impossible to cope with famine in disaster years. Since ancient times, floods and droughts have been inevitable, so we should pay attention to stocking up in peacetime. This way, even if disaster strikes, we will be prepared. These two sentences can be quoted to discuss the importance of food reserves to the national economy and people's livelihood. The meaning can also be used to explain the necessity of accumulating money and other items.
If flattery is on the side and good discussion is blocked, the country will be in danger. "Mozi? Relatives"
Warring States Period, Mozi's "Mozi? Relatives". Flattery (ch?ny? Chanyu): Flattery people. The general idea of ??these sentences is: when people are around, good opinions will be blocked, and the country will be blocked. It's dangerous. Mozi's meaning is: The king cannot get close to flattery ministers. If these people are favored, they will block the path of good deeds and block good opinions, so that the king will not hear good opinions to improve the country's affairs. Therefore, sooner or later, the country will be in crisis. Those in power should be particularly careful in choosing people, and strive to know people well and avoid flattering villains, so that the country will not be harmed. "Seven Troubles" by Mozi
Warring States Period "Mozi? Seven Troubles". Void: empty, in vain. Waiting: hospitality, reward here.
The general meaning of these two sentences is: use the people's strength on useless things, and use the treasures freely to reward the incompetent. If the people's power is used for useless things, it is a misuse; if wealth is given in vain, it is a misuse. The misuse of people's power and treasures can easily lead to the emptying of national power, which is a serious danger to the country. These two sentences can be used as a warning not to misuse people's financial resources.
A good bow is hard to draw, but you can reach the heights of an expert; a good horse is hard to ride, but you can carry out heavy responsibilities and achieve long distances. "Mozi? His relatives"
Warring States period? Mozi's "Mozi? His relatives". The mission is heavy and the mission is long: Carrying a heavy load leads to a long journey. The general meaning of these sentences is: A good bow is difficult to draw, but it can shoot high and deep; a good horse is difficult to control, but it can carry a heavy load and travel far. These sentences are a metaphor for the fact that although some outstanding talents have shortcomings of one kind or another, they have extraordinary talents. Even their shortcomings are actually their advantages and strengths in a certain aspect. To know people well and put them in good positions, you should not abandon talents easily.
The wise will be promoted, while the unworthy will be suppressed and discarded. "Mozi? Shangxianzhong"
Warring States period? Mozi "Mozi? Shangxianzhong". To make him an official: to make him an official. Unworthy: unworthy. The general idea of ??these two sentences is that if a person is worthy, he should be recommended and promoted; if a person is unworthy, he should be used or discarded. Regarding the arrangement and appointment of state officials, we must follow the principle of favoring merit and abandon all subjective factors. No matter who the person is or what special relationship he has, we will recommend him if he is a worthy person, and if he is not a worthy person, he will suppress or even discard him. Choose a few sentences to express the need to recommend talents on their own merits and to overcome all subjective factors.
Officials are not always accountable and people are never humble. If you are able, you can lift them up, but if you are not, you can demote them. "Mozi: Honoring the Worthy"
During the Warring States Period, Mozi "Mozi: Honoring the Worthy". Chang: permanent. End: lifelong. Lift: selection, down: dismissal. The general idea of ??these sentences is: No official is ever noble, and no ordinary citizen is always humble. Whoever has talent will be selected, and whoever has no talent will be dismissed. Officials are responsible for governance, and governance requires talent. Those who have talent can be selected as officials, and the people can serve as officials; whoever has no talent can be dismissed, and officials can serve the people. Therefore, officials may not always be officials, and people may not always be people. These sentences are used to explain that the appointment of officials should be based on talent, and those who are capable should be dismissed if they are mediocre.
If officials are not disciplined, there will be chaos, and if farming is slow, there will be poverty. "Mozi? Not Confucianism"
Warring States period? Mozi "Mozi? Not Confucianism". The general idea of ??these two sentences is: if officials give up management, turmoil will occur. If farming is not done tightly, poverty will occur if the farming season is missed. These two sentences are used to discuss the important influence of official administration and agricultural affairs on the country's governance of chaos, emphasizing the need to do a good job in official administration and pay close attention to agricultural affairs.
People have three breaths: those who are hungry cannot eat, those who are cold cannot be clothed, and those who are tired cannot rest. "Mozi? Feile Shang"
Warring States Period? Mozi "Mozi? Feile Shang". The general idea of ??these sentences is: the people have three kinds of worries: hungry people cannot get food, cold people cannot get clothes, and working people cannot get rest. Clothing, food, and rest are the three basic conditions for human survival. If even these are not guaranteed, people will have no way to survive. These sentences express Mozi's thought of caring for the common people and can be used to discuss caring about the sufferings of the people.
Promote the benefits of the world and eliminate the harms of the world. "Mozi: Universal Love"
Warring States Period: Mozi "Mozi: Universal Love". The general meaning of these two sentences is: Whatever is beneficial to the people of the world, do it and help it be established; whatever is harmful to the people of the world, get rid of it. The core of Mozi's theory is universal love, love for everyone in the world. The idea of ????developing trees for the benefit of the world and eliminating harm embodies this idea. These two sentences can be used to express the grand ambition to benefit the people.
Government is based on what is above, governance is achieved when the emotions below are met, and chaos is caused when emotions are not tolerated. "Mo Zi Shang Tong Shang"
Warring States Period Mo Zi "Mo Zi Shang Tong Shang". Top: Monarch. Love: the real situation. The general idea of ??these sentences is that when a monarch manages political affairs and can get the following true situation, the society can be well governed. If he cannot get the following true situation, the society will be in turmoil. To govern society well, we must have correct measures, and correct measures come from understanding the real situation at the grassroots level. If you understand the underlying situation, you will have a targeted approach, and the measures will be targeted; if you do not understand the underlying situation, blindly formulate policies and measures, it will cause resentment at the least and chaos at the worst. These sentences are used to explain that in order to govern the country well, we must first understand the underlying situation.
Frugality leads to prosperity, while immorality leads to ruin. "Mozi's Ci Guo"? Mo Zi's famous sayings
Warring States Period? Mozi's "Mo Zi's Ci Guo". Lustful Yi: Also known as "Yuyi", excessive lust, indulgence and wantonness. The general meaning of these two sentences is: if you live frugally, the country will prosper; if you indulge in lust, the country will decline. Mozi advocated "frugal burial" and "frugal use". He believed that a country, from the monarch to the people, the entire social atmosphere should be frugal and frugal, so that the people would become rich and the country strong, and it would prosper. If we blindly pursue licentious enjoyment, the country will be weak and the people will be poor, and the country will inevitably decline. These two sentences are used to illustrate that the country must be frugal and refrain from licentiousness to ensure long-term prosperity.
A son cannot govern his body, but evil can govern the state. "Mozi Gongmeng"
Warring States Period Mozi "Mozi Gongmeng" evil (wūwu): interrogative pronoun. How, how. The general idea of ??these two sentences is: If you can't manage yourself well, how can you manage the country's political affairs well? Once, Gaozi confidently said to his teacher Mozi: "I can manage the country and engage in politics."
After listening to the earnest warning, Mo Yu said: "Politics must practice what they say." Now that you speak with your mouth but cannot do it with your body, this is because your body is in chaos. ?At the same time criticize Gao Zi?~. ?Mo Yu’s words are very reasonable. As the saying goes, you cannot correct others if you are not upright yourself. Only by managing yourself well can you manage others well. If every politician really wants to make political achievements, he must first start with himself.