1. Gentlemen are harmonious but different; villains are harmonious but not harmonious. ——Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period: Confucius's "The Analects"

Translation: A gentleman can maintain a harmonious and harmonious atmosphere with his surroundings, but he should have his own independent opinions on everything, rather than blindly echo what others say; small People do not have independent opinions of their own. Although they are often consistent with others, they do not actually pursue true harmony.

2. People at that time misunderstood Yan Guang, but I was the unknown fisherman. ——Song Dynasty: Lu You's "Magpie Bridge Immortal·One Pole of Wind and Moon"

Translation: People at that time mistakenly compared me to Yan Guang, who was fishing under a raincoat. However, I would rather be an unknown fisherman.

3. The sparrow knows the ambition of the swan. ——Western Han Dynasty: Sima Qian's "Historical Records·Chen She Family"

Translation: How can a sparrow know the lofty ambitions of a swan? It is a metaphor for how ordinary people can know the ambitions of heroes.

4. Confucius said: "A gentleman cherishes virtue, while a villain cherishes earth; a gentleman cherishes punishment, while a villain cherishes benefits." - Spring and Autumn and Warring States Period: Confucius's "Confucius Li Ren Pian"

Translation: Confucius said: "A gentleman thinks about morality, a villain thinks about his country; a gentleman thinks about the rule of law, and a villain thinks about favors."

5. This happiness comes from it, and others are at peace. learned. ——Tang Dynasty: Bai Juyi's "Slips on Drinking"

Translation: Happiness comes from the heart, how can others experience it.