He lost his parents since childhood, and his family environment was difficult, but he still maintained a positive heart. No matter how hard life is, he can't give up. This is Fan Zhongyan's optimism.
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Fan Zhongyan lost his father when he was two years old, and his family was poor. His mother remarried Changshan Zhu. When I grew up and knew my family background, I was moved to say goodbye to my mother in tears, left Du Nan and entered the school. I studied hard day and night, and I haven't undressed and slept well for five years.
Often dizzy and weak, wash your face with cold water. I often don't even have enough porridge, and I don't start eating until noon in the sun every day. Finally, he learned the essence of the Six Classics and had a generous ambition for the world. He often said to himself, "A scholar worries about the world first, and enjoys the world afterwards.".
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