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What does it mean when heaven moves vigorously and a gentleman strives to constantly strive for self-improvement?

1. It means that the universe is constantly moving, and people should follow the example of heaven and earth and keep moving forward forever.

2. Heaven moves vigorously, and a gentleman strives to constantly strive for self-improvement. This is from "The Book of Changes" by Jichang, King Wen of Zhou Dynasty.

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1. "The sky is moving vigorously, and a gentleman strives to constantly strive for self-improvement." (Qian Gua)

"The terrain is turbulent, and a gentleman carries things with great virtue." " (Kun Gua)

2. During the Republic of China, when Liang Qichao was teaching at Tsinghua University, he gave a lecture on "On Gentlemen" to the Tsinghua students at that time. After that, Tsinghua people began to regard "constant self-improvement and virtue These eight words "Zaiwu" were written into the Tsinghua University regulations, and later gradually evolved into the Tsinghua University motto.

3. Traditional culture emphasizes the "unity of heaven and man". Man originates from heaven and earth and is a derivative of heaven and earth, so the way of heaven and earth is the way of life. Constant self-improvement and virtuous conduct require people to imitate heaven and earth and make continuous efforts in learning and doing. Many scholars in ancient times were able to deeply understand this spirit and consciously practice it. For example, Confucius said that he "is so angry that he forgets to eat, he is happy and forgets his worries, and he does not know that old age is coming." Confucius once said to the students by the river: "The dead are like a man, who does not give up day and night." This is to encourage them to follow nature, cherish time, and work hard to make progress.

References: Heaven moves vigorously, and a gentleman strives to constantly strive for self-improvement_Baidu Encyclopedia?