"Guwen Guanzhi" was a textbook selected and compiled for students by Wu Chucai and Wu Tiaohou of the Qing Dynasty in the 33rd year of Kangxi (1694). It was also an enlightenment reading for scholars at that time. The title of the book "Guwen Guanzhi" means that the articles included in the collection represent the highest level of classical Chinese, and the study of classical Chinese stops at this point. The article includes masterpieces by Tao Yuanming, Liu Zongyuan, Han Yu, Ouyang Xiu, Su Shi and other famous writers, as well as classics from "Zuo Zhuan", "Historical Records", and "Warring States Policy".

Famous Quotes from Ancient Chinese Guanzhi

1. Be quiet and talk less, without any desire for glory or gain. If you like reading, you don't ask for a deep understanding; whenever you get an idea, you happily forget to eat.

Source: "The Biography of Mr. Wuliu" (Author: Tao Yuanming)

To the general idea, Mr. Wuliu is quiet and quiet, rarely talks, and does not envy wealth and wealth. I like reading. I only want to understand the gist of reading, and don't go too deep into explaining every word. Whenever I understand the content of the book, I happily forget to eat.

Background Tao Yuanming, who called himself "Mr. Wuliu", was the founder of the Pastoral School in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. The article "The Biography of Mr. Wu Liu" shows his three major interests, one is reading, the other is drinking, and the third is writing articles. He has created a true self, expressed his outstanding noble character, and revealed the beauty of his strong personality.

2. In ancient times, people were rich and famous but could not be remembered. Only those who were suave and suave could be praised. King Gaiwen was detained and performed the "Book of Changes"; Zhongnieu composed "Spring and Autumn"; Qu Yuan was exiled and wrote "Li Sao"; Zuoqiu was blind and wrote "Guoyu"; Sun Tzu Binjiao revised the "Art of War"; Bu Wei Qian Shu, "Lu Lan", a historical biography; Han Fei, who was imprisoned in Qin, "Speaking of Difficulties" and "Lonely Anger"; three hundred poems in "Poetry" are the works of the great sages out of anger.

Source: "Report to Ren An" (Author: Sima Qian)

In ancient times, although there were rich and noble people, their names were not passed down. There were countless people, only those who were outstanding and extraordinary. Talent is famous in the world. Xibo Jichang was detained and expanded the "Book of Changes"; Confucius was embarrassed and wrote the "Spring and Autumn"; Qu Yuan was exiled before writing "Li Sao"; Zuo Qiuming only wrote "Guoyu" after he lost his sight; Sun Bin had his kneecap amputated , wrote "The Art of War"; Lu Buwei was banished to Shu, and later generations spread "Lu's Spring and Autumn"; Han Fei was imprisoned in the Qin State and wrote "Speaking of Difficulties" and "Lonely Anger"; "Poetry" has three hundred chapters, most of which are It was written by some sages to express their anger.

Background "Report to Ren An" is a reply letter written by Sima Qian to his friend Ren An. In the article, Sima Qian expressed his unfortunate experience of being castrated with extreme anger. Among them, the heroic spirit of "every man is destined to die, may be heavier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather" has been passed down through the ages, showing his persistence in adhering to his ideals and his unyielding spirit.

3. Let people be simple and let them do what they can, and choose what is good and follow it. Then the wise will do their best, the brave will do their best, the benevolent will spread their benefits, and the believers will be loyal to them.

Source: "Admonishing Taizong Ten Thoughts" (Author: Wei Zheng)

Carelessly select talented people and appoint them, choose good opinions and adopt them, and those who are wise will Use all their talents, the brave will use their strength, the kind will extend their kindness, and the honest will repay their loyalty.

Background This article was written in the eleventh year of Emperor Taizong's reign in the Tang Dynasty. Wei Zheng sent a letter to Emperor Taizong, intending to advise him to be cautious of danger in times of peace, to refrain from extravagance and to be thrifty, and to accumulate virtue and righteousness.