Zhang Juzheng’s famous sayings are as follows:
1. When employing people, you must test them to the end, and when assigning appointments, you must seek the right ones. Analysis: It comes from Zhang Juzheng's "Chen Liu Shi Shu", which means: Employers must first consider whether they can do things well based on their talents and virtues; when granting a position, you must see whether they are suitable for the position.
2. A gentleman lives in truth, not in beauty; he governs the inside, but not the outside. Analysis: From Zhang Juzheng's "Book of Study in Hanlin Academy". It means: A well-educated and famous person pursues reality rather than looking good; he devotes himself to self-cultivation and training without caring about things other than himself.
3. If the foundation is solid, the prosperity will flourish; if the roots are deep, the glory will be great. Analysis: From Zhang Juzheng's "Book of Study in Hanlin Academy". It means: Trees with strong roots must be full of flowers and fruits; water sources with deep springs must be clear and clear. It is said that people with high self-cultivation and profound knowledge will achieve great results.
4. If you like me, I will be happy; if you hate me, I will hate you. I am of the same mind as you, so you will not disagree with me. The analysis comes from Zhang Juzheng's "Fragments of Power Strategy", which means: I like what he likes, and I hate what he hates. I am of the same mind as him, so he will not treat me as an outsider.
5. It is not difficult to legislate the affairs of the world, but it is difficult to implement them; it is not difficult to listen to words, but it is difficult to ensure that words are effective. Analysis: From Zhang Juzheng's "Inspection of the Zhangzou and the Examination of the Examination to Revise Practical Policies" by Zhang Juzheng. It means: It is not difficult to formulate laws and regulations on the affairs of the world, but it is difficult to implement them conscientiously and effectively; it is not difficult to listen to the opinions of the masses, but it is difficult to let the opinions of the masses actually save lives.
6. If the chariot cannot move forward, the horse will not be able to move forward. What is the use of spurring the chariot without riding the horse? If the law does not work, people are not strong enough, so what is the use of discussing the law without consulting people. The analytical meaning is: the car does not move forward because the horse does not try its best. What is the use of lashing the car instead of lashing the horse? The reason why laws are not implemented effectively is because people don't try their best. What's the use of looking for problems with laws instead of studying people's causes?
7. Since a man has pledged his life to the country and his close friends, he only devotes himself to it, so what can he say? Analysis: It comes from Zhang Juzheng's "Reply to Master Xiang Xu Cunzhai", which means: Since a man has dedicated himself to the country and his close friends, he can only fight diligently and selflessly, what else can he say! p>