Three self-examinations, belittle yourself, ask yourself, be as clear as a fire, and be self-aware.

One and three self-examinations

Vernacular definition: Sheng: inspection, reflection; Shen: oneself. It originally refers to checking oneself from three aspects every day, and later refers to checking oneself consciously many times.

Source: "The Analects of Confucius·Xueer": "Zengzi said: 'I examine myself three times every day, am I being unfaithful to others?'"

Dynasty: Spring and Autumn Period

Author: Confucius

Translation: Zengzi said: "Check yourself from three aspects every day. Are you doing your best for others?

2. Belittle yourself

Vernacular definition: To look down on oneself too much.

Source: "Chu Shi Biao": "It is not advisable to belittle oneself, as the metaphor is meaningless. ”

Dynasty: Three Kingdoms of Shu

Author: Zhuge Liang

Translation: You should not underestimate yourself and say inappropriate things.

3. Ask yourself

Vernacular meaning: Touch your chest and ask yourself how you are doing. It means self-reflection.

Source: "He Mengyou Chun Shi": "Look at your heart and feel no fear." ”

Dynasty: Tang

Author: Bai Juyi

Translation: Touch your chest without feeling ashamed or afraid.

4. See the fire with insight< /p>

Vernacular interpretation: to describe seeing very clearly.

Source: "Shang Shu Pan Geng 1": "Cai Chen's Biography: "I see your feelings as brightly as watching fire. ”

Dynasty: Western Han Dynasty

Author: Fu Sheng

Translation: I see your feelings very clearly.

5. Self-knowledge

Vernacular interpretation: later used to refer to the ability to correctly understand oneself: people are valuable ~.

Source: Chapter 33 of "Laozi": "He who knows others is wise, and he who knows himself is wise."

Dynasty: Spring and Autumn Period

Author: Li EAR

Translation: He who understands others is wise, and he who understands himself is wise.