I am so angry that I forget to eat, and I am so happy that I forget my worries

When he was 63 years old, Confucius once described himself like this: "I am so angry that I forget to eat, and I am so happy that I forget my worries. I don't know that old age is coming." At that time. Confucius has led his disciples to travel around the world for nine years. They have gone through many hardships and not only failed to get appointed by the princes, but also almost died. However, Confucius did not lose heart. He remained optimistic and persisted in his ideals, even when he knew that he could not do it.

Be poor and happy

Confucius said: "Being rich and noble without justice is like a floating cloud to me." In Confucius's mind, doing justice is the highest value of life. When conflicts arise, he would rather suffer poverty than give up morality. However, his belief in living in poverty and enjoying the Tao cannot be seen as not seeking wealth, but only seeking to maintain the Tao. This is not in line with historical facts. Confucius once said: "Wealth and honor are what people want; if they don't follow the right way, they won't get it. Poverty and lowliness are what people hate; if they don't follow the right way, they won't get it." " If you are rich and can be asked for, even if you are a man with a whip, I will do it. If you can't ask for it, just follow what I like."

Be tireless in learning and teach others

Confucius is famous for his love of learning. , showed a strong interest in all kinds of knowledge, so he was versatile and knowledgeable. He was famous at that time and was almost regarded as an omniscient sage. However, Confucius himself did not think so. Confucius said: "The sage is my No, I am never tired of learning, and I am never tired of teaching." Confucius studied impermanence. He would worship anyone who had knowledge and something he didn't know as his teacher. Therefore, he said, "If three people are walking together, they must be my teacher." .

Walking on a straight path

Confucius was upright by nature and advocated walking on a straight path. He once said: "As for others, who will destroy me and who will praise me? If I am praised, I will be praised." It’s time to try. It’s because of the people that the three generations have followed the straight path.” “Historical Records” records that when Confucius was in his thirties, he asked Laozi for courtesy. When he was leaving, Laozi said: “It is good to be close to the dead if you are wise. Those who argue with others are those who endanger one's own body by being eloquent, and those who bring evil to others are those who are the sons of others, and those who are the ministers of others should not be selfish." This was Laozi's kind reminder to Confucius, and he also pointed out some of Confucius's ideas. The problem is that he looks at the problem too deeply, speaks too sharply, and hurts some high-status people, which will bring great danger to himself.

Be kind to others

Confucius founded a moral theory centered on benevolence. He himself was also a very kind person, compassionate, helpful, sincere and generous to others. "Don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you", "The beauty of a gentleman is the evil of being an adult", "Be kind to yourself and blame others less", etc. are all his principles of life.

Confucius is a great thinker and great educator in ancient my country. He has a profound influence and important position in Chinese history and even in the history of world culture

Confucius is the founder of Confucianism. He advocated "benevolence" and "propriety", that is, "the benevolent love others" and "restrain oneself and return to propriety". To realize benevolence and propriety, one must follow the golden mean, which is helpful for dealing with the relationship between people. It has actual value

and also has guiding significance for the harmonious relationship between man and nature. Confucianism has gradually become the mainstream thought of traditional Chinese society.

Proposed "politics based on virtue" and gradually improved politics while using "propriety" to govern the country;

Established private schools, taught students in accordance with their aptitude, and created "civilian education" a new pattern.

Compiling the cultural classics "Six Classics", his disciples compiled the main remarks of his life into the book "The Analects of Confucius", which became

a classic of the Confucian school.

His thoughts have had a profound impact on China and even the world, and will play an important role in today's world peace and the construction of a harmonious society