Learning in the Spring and Autumn Period from Confucius' The Analects.
Original text:
Ceng Zi said: "I want to save myself three times a day, but I am not loyal to others." Don't believe in making friends? Can't you learn? "
Translation:
Ceng Zi said, "I have to reflect on myself many times every day. Do I try my best to do things for others? Is it honest and trustworthy to associate with friends? Have you reviewed what the teacher taught you? "
Extended data:
Confucius advocated that people should seek harmony with others in the world. When seeking others, first ask yourself: Did I do it? Only in this way can we influence and guide the world.
People in China pay attention to "solitude" and "introspection three times a day", that is, to maintain the balance of mentality through self-cultivation. Compared with western culture, China's traditional culture is reserved.
References:
Baidu Encyclopedia-The Analects of Xue Er