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A collection of Confucius’ famous sayings and their explanations

1. Quotations from Confucius: The way of a university lies in being virtuous, being close to the people, and striving for perfection. ——Excerpt from "The University" by Confucius (The purpose of the university is to demonstrate noble moral character, to enable people to get rid of old habits, and to reach the highest state of goodness.)

2. Quotations from Confucius: The so-called person who is sincere in his intentions is Don't deceive yourself, just like hating a bad smell or being lustful. This is called self-effacement, so a gentleman must be careful about being alone. ——Excerpt from "The Great Learning" by Confucius

(The so-called honesty of thoughts means not to deceive yourself, to hate evil as much as you hate bad smells, and to love kindness as much as you love beautiful women. Only in this way can you say that you have peace of mind, so A gentleman must be cautious when he is alone.)

3. Quotations from Confucius: A wealthy house nourishes a body, a broad mind and a fat body, so a gentleman must be sincere. ——Excerpt from "The Great Learning" by Confucius

(Wealth can modify the house, morality can modify the body and mind, and a broad mind can make the body and mind comfortable, so a gentleman must be honest in his thoughts.)

4 , Quotations from Confucius: No one knows the evil of his son, nor the strength of his seedling. ——Excerpt from "The Great Learning" by Confucius

(No one knows the faults of his own children, and no one knows the prosperity of his own seedlings.)

5. Quotations from Confucius: A gentleman has his own selves, and then Ask everyone. ——Excerpt from "The Great Learning" by Confucius

(Only when you have good virtues can you ask others to do good deeds.)

6. Confucius's quotations: "Poetry" says: "The peach is young, and its beauty is the same." "Ye Zhenzhen. The return of my son is a good thing for his family." - Confucius' "The Great Learning"

("The Book of Songs" says: "The lush peach trees are blooming with bright flowers. This girl is getting married." Be able to live in harmony with your husband’s family.”)

7. Quotations from Confucius: When joy, anger, sorrow, and joy have not yet arisen, it is called in-between, and when they are all in harmony, it is called harmony. To achieve neutrality, the heaven will have its place and all things will be nurtured. ——Excerpt from Confucius' "The Doctrine of the Mean"

(If human emotions of joy, anger, sorrow, and joy are not expressed, it is called Zhong; if they are expressed in compliance with the law, it is called Harmony. When harmony is achieved, heaven and earth will each occupy their own place, and all things will It will grow. )

8. Confucius’ Quotations: If you don’t want to do it to yourself, don’t do it to others either. ——Excerpt from Confucius' "The Doctrine of the Mean"

(Don't give to others what you don't want others to give to you.)

9. Quotations from Confucius: Learning is close to knowledge, and practice is close to benevolence. Knowing shame is almost courageous. ——Excerpt from Confucius' "The Doctrine of the Mean"

(Love to learn is close to wisdom, striving to do good is close to benevolence, knowing shame is close to bravery.)

10. Quotations of Confucius: Everything is established when it is premeditated. If you don’t hesitate, it will be a waste. ——Excerpt from Confucius' "The Doctrine of the Mean"

(Anything can be successful if you are prepared, and you will fail if you are not prepared.)

11. Confucius's Quotations: Learn it well, interrogate it, and think carefully. Distinguish it clearly and practice it diligently. ——Excerpt from Confucius' "The Doctrine of the Mean"

(Study extensively, explore in detail, think carefully, discern clearly, and implement faithfully.)

12. Confucius's Quotations: Between Heaven and Earth Tao can be summed up in one word: it is a thing that is unpredictable, and its creatures are unpredictable. The way of heaven and earth: broad, thick, high, bright, long and long.

——Excerpt from Confucius' "The Doctrine of the Mean"