The warning function of today's society:
1, warning people to be frugal and simple, lead an honest and clean life, and not to be extravagant and wasteful. In poverty, we should be firm, determined, upright and noble, and not flatter. We should be brave, modest and indomitable in the face of power.
No matter what happens or changes, the basic principles of being a man cannot be changed.
In today's society, many weak-willed people can't stand the temptation of money and material things and become corrupt elements. As a citizen, everyone should pay attention to the improvement of living standards, moral quality and moral sentiment, so that honesty becomes a common practice.
Extended data
Mencius mentioned these famous three sentences when he talked with the militarist disciple Jing Chun about "what is a gentleman". In Mencius' view, the real "gentleman" should not be based on the level of power, but should be able to stabilize the "moral anchor" in his heart. In the face of different life situations such as wealth, poverty and power, he can adhere to the principle of "benevolence, righteousness and propriety" and advance and retreat with Tao.
Every sentence of Mencius' famous saying about "gentleman" shines with the power of thought and personality. Historically, it has inspired many people with lofty ideals and become their motto of not being afraid of violence and upholding justice. Until now, when we read this book, it seems that we can still hear his golden voice.