1. It is easier to see the faults of others than to see the faults of oneself
It is easier to see the shortcomings and mistakes of others, but it is often more difficult to find the shortcomings and mistakes of oneself. Remind people that they should pay attention to discover and correct their own shortcomings and mistakes in order to make progress.
2. The more the mirror is polished, the brighter it becomes, and the more the spring is drawn, the clearer it becomes.
Mirror: refers to a bronze mirror. In ancient times, copper was used as a mirror, so it must be polished frequently to keep the mirror surface smooth and flat. Dip: extract water. It is a metaphor for skills or behavior. The more you practice, the more mature and sophisticated you become.
3. Don’t hit a motherless woman without raising your hand, and don’t scold someone who apologizes when you open your mouth.
You can’t hit a motherless child, and you can’t scold someone who has admitted his mistake. This is simple morality.
4. Diamonds are small and can drill porcelain
Diamond: Diamond is the hardest substance known and is used as advanced cutting and grinding materials. It is a metaphor that although you are young, you can accomplish great things. It also means that seemingly inconspicuous things can come in handy.
5. Alcohol is like a poison that penetrates the intestines, and lust is like a steel knife that scrapes bones.
Alcohol is like a poison that penetrates the intestines, and lust is like a steel knife that scrapes bones. They will corrode people's health. Warn people not to be greedy for wine and lust and poison themselves.
6. As a gentleman says, a four-horse horse is hard to catch.
Si: a cart drawn by four horses in ancient times. People with high moral character are trustworthy. Once their words are spoken, they are like a horse galloping away and it is difficult to recover them. They will never break their promises casually. Warn people to speak with integrity.