The famous sayings of "The Analects" are as follows:
1. Confucius said: "Isn't it right to learn and practice from time to time? Isn't it a pleasure to have friends come from afar? No one knows Isn’t it a gentleman if he is not angry?”
Translation: Confucius said: “If you learn how to behave and practice at the right time, wouldn’t you also feel happy if you have like-minded friends? Don't you feel happy when you come to meet each other from afar? Isn't it also the behavior of a gentleman to be not angry when others don't understand you? , that’s right; those who don’t like to offend others but like to make trouble are not the ones who have the foundation. A gentleman is based on the principle of being filial and brotherly. Is this the root of benevolence? Ruo) said: "It is rare for a person to be filial to his parents and respect his elders, but like to offend his superiors; it is unprecedented for someone who does not like to offend his superiors, but likes to offend his superiors to cause trouble.
A gentleman with the Tao must find a foundation for everything he does. Once the foundation is established, the Tao will naturally emerge (or: A gentleman must work hard on the foundation. Once the foundation is solid, the right path of life will follow. Show it out). Being filial to your parents and respecting your elders is the foundation of a person’s life. ”
3. The Master said: “Knowing one’s words is the most beautiful thing.”
Translation: Confucius said: "Those who speak beautifully and have a kind and warm expression rarely have sincere intentions."
4. Zengzi said: "I will examine myself three times every day: Is it unfaithful to others?" ? Are you not trustworthy when making friends? "
Translation: Zeng Zi (Zeng Shen) said: "I examine myself several times every day: Do I do my best in dealing with others? Commitment? Does the teaching of principles to students confirm the practice? (Or: Have I practiced the principles taught to me seriously?)"
5. Confucius said: "In a country of thousands of chariots, one should be respectful. And trust, be frugal and love people, so that the people can take advantage of their time."
Translation: Confucius said: "To govern a vassal state with a thousand chariots, you need to be cautious, honest and trustworthy, and save money and care for it. Officials must serve the people during their leisure time.
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