Interpretation: A gentleman has nine things to think about: whether he understands, whether he hears clearly, whether he looks gentle, whether he looks respectful, whether he speaks honestly, whether he is cautious, whether he asks for advice, whether he is angry, and whether he deserves what he sees.
2, the gentleman does not argue, but the group does not belong to the party. -Confucius
Interpretation: A gentleman is solemn and cautious, and does not fight with others. Although he is gregarious with others, he does not form a party for personal gain.
3, a gentleman respects the virtuous and accommodates the masses, but Jiashan can't. -Confucius
The gentleman respects the virtuous and allows Shu Ren; Reward good people and sympathize with poor people.
4, the gentleman's righteousness is quality, the ceremony has been done, the day has gone out, and the letter has been established. Gentleman! -Confucius
Interpretation: A gentleman does things on the basis of morality, according to etiquette, expressed in humble language and completed with an honest attitude. What a gentleman!
5, a thousand times the country, respecting things and believing, saving the people and loving the people, making the people timely. -Confucius
Interpretation: To govern a country for thousands of times, we should not only handle state affairs seriously, but also abide by our credit, be honest and not bully, save financial expenses, and care for officials and servants so that the people will not miss the farming season.
6. Your envoys are polite and loyal. -Confucius
Interpretation: the monarch mainly treats his courtiers with courtesy; Servants should be loyal and diligent when serving the monarch.
7. A gentleman benefits without pain, works without complaint, desires without greed, is Thai without arrogance, and is mighty without fierceness. -Confucius
Interpretation: a gentleman gives a favor, but he doesn't need any fees; Serve the people, but the people have no resentment; Desire without greed; Calm but not proud; Majestic but not fierce.
8. Rule by virtue is like Beichen, with many stars. -Confucius
Interpretation: Governing the country by virtue is like the North Star in a certain position, and all the stars will surround it.
9, the way of politics, combined with punishment, people are free and shameless; Morality, courtesy, shame and dignity. -Confucius
Interpretation: governing the people by decree and rectifying them by criminal law. The people just want to commit crimes with impunity, but they have no sense of shame; Guiding people with morality and assimilating people with etiquette will not only make people feel ashamed, but also surrender.
10, forget to eat in anger, forget to worry in joy, I don't know that old age is coming. -Confucius
Interpretation: I worked so hard that I forgot to eat. I was so happy that I forgot all my troubles and didn't even know I was old. That's all.