Monofilament does not form a thread. Classic quotations from Water Margin

Chapter 108 of Shi Naian's "Water Margin" of Ming Dynasty. The main idea of ??this sentence is: A single strand of silk cannot be made into a thread. This sentence is a metaphor for the relationship between the individual and the collective, that is, the power of one person is not as good as the power of the collective. It can be used to illustrate the principle that only by uniting as one and working with one heart and one mind can we get things done.

Self-difference biases self-righteousness.

Chapter 73 of "Water Margin" by Shi Naian of Ming Dynasty. The general meaning of this sentence is: I made a mistake, but I still thought I was right. This sentence expresses a psychological quality of some people: stubbornness and stubbornness. It is mostly used to comment on the phenomenon of not accepting other people's opinions humbly, and can also be used to regret and realize oneself.

Having eyes but not seeing Mount Tai.

The second chapter of "Water Margin" by Shi Naian of Ming Dynasty. Taishan: the name of the mountain. In ancient times, people used Mount Tai as the representative of a high mountain, and it was often used to describe respected people or important and valuable things. The general meaning of this sentence is that you don’t recognize Mount Tai even if you have eyes. This sentence is a metaphor for not being able to recognize people with high status or great ability. It is often used to describe one's own poor eyesight, and it is also used to say that others have no eyesight and cannot recognize famous people.

Dare to be angry but dare not speak. Good quotes from Water Margin

The third chapter of "Water Margin" by Shi Naian of Ming Dynasty. The general meaning of this sentence is: I have anger in my chest, but I dare not vent or show it openly. "Dare to be angry" shows that one has personality, blood and unwillingness to accept the consequences; while "dare not to speak" shows that one is severely suppressed by some force or environment. This is a state of mind and state of suppressing anger and swallowing one's anger. Can be used to express speech and behavior in a repressed state.

If you have money, you can gain access to the gods.

The ninth chapter of "Water Margin" by Jian Ming·Shi Naian. Tong: connected, connected. The main idea of ??this sentence is: Money can connect people with gods. In a class society, people use commodity exchange to exchange what they have, and money has the functions of commodity exchange and commodity storage. People cannot live without money. Many people love money as much as their lives. There are also many people who use money to engage in unfair or even dirty transactions. People use "~" to describe that as long as you have money, you can do anything. Some people also say that "money can make people go around." This has the same meaning, but it is derogatory and can be used as a metaphor for madness.

Don’t be afraid of officials, just be afraid of management.

The second chapter of "Water Margin" by Shi Naian of Ming Dynasty. Official: official. Manage: manage, govern, here refers to those who have control over themselves. The general meaning of this sentence is: You are not afraid of the senior officials above, but you are afraid of directly controlling your immediate superiors. These two sentences illustrate that no matter how big the official position is, if he cannot directly control himself, the binding force will not be so strong, so there is no need to be afraid; on the contrary, no matter how small the official position is, or even not an official, as long as he can directly control himself, he must be treated with caution. Choose two sentences to illustrate the power of your immediate boss. They are still relevant today and are often quoted.

A gentleman asks about disasters but not about blessings.

Chapter 61 of "Water Margin" by Shi Naian of Ming Dynasty. The general meaning of this sentence is: A gentleman only asks what disasters he has suffered, but not what blessings he has. A gentleman has a righteous and fearless mind and temperament. He is not afraid of disasters and dares to face reality and endure disasters, so he dares to "share disasters". To seek blessings is considered greedy and unpromising behavior, so gentlemen disdain them. This sentence is intended to express a fearless generosity and magnanimity.