comments: those who are greedy for cheap money will inevitably cause unhappiness when they make money with them. Suspicious people can't work with him, because the most important thing in cooperation is to be honest with each other, and mutual suspicion can't cooperate.
second, I am not half an acre, and I am worried about the world; Read thousands of books and make friends with the ancients.
Comment: This is the narration of General Zuo Zongtang. Part I can be compared with Gu Yanwu's "Every man is responsible for the rise and fall of the world". The second part expresses the interest in keeping up with the lofty ideals of the ancient times. "The ancient scholars are themselves, and today's scholars are human beings." Reading is to get rid of vulgarity and make friends with the sages.
third, make a first-class wish, have a middle-class relationship, and enjoy a second-class blessing; If you choose to stand high, sit flat and walk wide.
Comment: This is a couplet by General Zuo Zongtang. Shanglian means to be ambitious, to seek only moderate fate, and to live an ordinary life. To "make a high wish" is to have lofty aspirations and compassion for others; "moderate knot" means adhering to the golden mean and pursuing perfection rather than perfection; "Enjoy the inferior happiness" is to enjoy the real happiness of life and appreciate the fun of life.
The bottom line means to be far-sighted in looking at problems, to be a low-key person and to leave room for things. Only by "choosing a high position" can we be far-sighted; "Sit flat" can eliminate disasters; "Go wide" can be unimpeded.
One of Li Ka-shing's favorite couplets hangs in his office.
fourth, when you are down and out, don't be bullied; When you are successful in official career, you will not be envied.
Comments: "Don't be bullied" means that people should keep their personal dignity when they are in adversity and embarrassed, and can't accept the humiliation of others; "Don't be envied" means to keep a low profile when you are prosperous, be humble and treat others without being envied.
fifth, it is a mediocrity to be able to endure the weather and polish man of iron without being envied.
Comments: A gentleman should be more frustrated and brave, not bow to difficulties and not give up easily; Don't be a bad guy, be a talented person who can make a difference, and go forward even if you are envied by some people around you.
six, everything is different between heaven and earth, and there is no need to send ancient and modern feelings.
Comment: There are all kinds of things between heaven and earth, and there are reasons for their existence. Everything that is realistic is reasonable, and everything that is reasonable is realistic. Throughout the ages, everything has become empty, asking the vast earth, who is in charge of ups and downs? And I am all alone and my tears fall down!
7. If you don't read a book, you will get a good friend; Reading what you have read is like meeting an old friend.
Comments: Reading is to be friends with the ancients, and good books are often read and updated.
8. Being too thrifty and being too generous to others. Everything is simple, and you can't use it. This is the way to cherish your blessings and protect your family.
comment: frugality is the way to cultivate one's morality and keep a house. Luxury and leisure lead to death, but thrift leads to long-term success.
IX. When dealing with people, learn to suffer losses.
Comments: As the saying goes, it is a blessing to suffer losses. Give way for life and never waste a hundred steps; It's really a science to learn and accept the loss. When dealing with others, you must learn to suffer losses. Even if you have been making way for others all your life, you will end up walking an extra mile. Especially for businessmen, you must know how to give up before you get what you want. If you only care about immediate interests and don't want to suffer, then your business will naturally not be big.
1. Make friends carefully, study hard, stick to the basics, and get rid of glitz
Comment: What does Zuo Zongtang mean by this sentence? This sentence makes us be cautious in making friends in life, and at the same time, we should improve ourselves, pay attention to our inner recuperation and forget those superficial luxuries. Although there are only 12 short words, it is worth savoring by many young people.