It means: honesty is the law of nature, and the pursuit of honesty is the law of being a man. originate from
Mencius. On Li Lou.
2. Whatever you say, believe it first, cheat and jump, which is ridiculous.
It means: honesty is the first thing to say and do; Deception and nonsense, how is that possible?
So what? Follow the rules of the disciples.
Don't cherish gold and jade, but loyalty is precious.
It means: don't treat gold and jade as treasures, loyalty and credit are treasures.
From The Book of Rites Confucianism.
4. Not enough walkers, say; Not enough to believe, to be honest.
It means: people who behave unrealistically must talk big; dishonesty
People who keep their word often pretend to be sincere. From the Outline of Xunzi
The moon and the sea can still be tilted, and his promise will not change.
It means: the sea can dry up, the mountain can collapse, and the promise begins.
This cannot be changed. From (Tang) Li Bai's Chronicle of Tang Poetry, Volume 18.
6. glitz is shameful.
It means: it is shameful to only blossom without fruit. Metaphor is just floating.
Bright appearance, no actual content. From Guoyu Yujin
7. Sincerely open the stone.
It means: when people are sincere to a certain extent, they can touch the world and make gold.
The stone cracked for it. Also known as "sincerity, the stone is open." From (Han) Wang Chong
On balance and sensory loss.
8. A gentleman really thinks it is expensive.
It means: Educated people attach great importance to sincerity. From The Book of Rites The Doctrine of the Mean
9. A word from a gentleman is a promise.
It means: it's a deal, we won't go back on our word. From "Jingdezhen Deng Chuan Ji"
Volume VI: Master Ming Dow.