Translation: The natural endowment of human beings is called "nature", acting according to nature is called "Tao", and cultivating according to the principle of "Tao" is called "teaching".

those who are good at Tao should not leave for a moment; Can leave, not the Tao. Therefore, a gentleman is wary of what he doesn't see, and fear is almost unheard of. Don't be invisible, don't be insignificant.

Translation: "Tao" cannot leave for a moment. If you can leave, it is not "Tao". Therefore, people with high moral character are also cautious where no one sees them, and they are also afraid where no one hears them. The more hidden the place is, the more obvious it is, and the more subtle the place is.

therefore, a gentleman is cautious about being alone. Happiness, anger, sadness and joy are not sent, which means they are in the middle. All hair is in the middle section, which is called the sum. If you are in the middle, you will be the foundation of the world. He who is in harmony will achieve the Tao in the world. Neutrality, the status of heaven, and the education of all things.

People with high moral character are also cautious when they are alone. When emotions are not shown, it is called "zhong"; It is called "harmony" when it conforms to the festival. "Zhong" is the nature that everyone has; "Harmony" is the principle that everyone follows. When we reach the realm of "neutralization", heaven and earth will be in their respective places, and everything will grow and breed.

a gentleman is moderate, but a villain is anti-moderate. Gentleman's doctrine of the mean is also true, and the gentleman is in the middle. The mean of the villain is also, and the villain is unscrupulous.

Translation: Everything a gentleman says and does conforms to the doctrine of the mean, while everything a villain does violates the doctrine of the mean. The reason why a gentleman can conform to the doctrine of the mean is that he can keep the doctrine of the mean at any time, without fault or delay; The reason why the villain violates the middle way is because the villain does not understand this reason and does everything without scruple.

I know that the Tao can't work: those who know it go too far; Fools are not as good as others.

Confucius said, I know why people don't act according to objective laws. Smart people tend to overdo it, but stupid people can't do it well. I know why few people understand the doctrine of the mean. Smart people don't think so, but stupid people don't understand.

all countries in the world can be equal; Jue Lu can be resigned; White blade, can also dance; The doctrine of the mean is impossible.

translation: the country can govern, the official salary can be given up, the snow-white blade can be trampled on, but moderation is not easy to achieve.

the text and translation of Zhu Xi's motto on managing the family

The text of Zhu Xi's motto on managing the family

Get up at dawn, sweep the court, and be neat inside and outside. When you are unconscious, you will rest. If you close the door, you will behave yourself. A porridge and a meal, when thinking is not easy. Half a silk and half a wisp, it is difficult to keep thinking about material resources. It is better to plan ahead for a rainy day than to dig a well when you are thirsty. Self-service must be frugal, and banquet guests must not stay. The utensils are clean and clean, and the tiles are better than gold and jade. Diet is good, garden vegetables are better than delicacies. Don't run a fancy house, don't seek fertile land.

three aunts and six grandmothers are the media of prostitution and theft. A beautiful maid and a charming concubine are not the blessings of a boudoir. Servants should not be handsome, and wives and concubines should not wear bright makeup. Although our ancestors are far away, we must not sacrifice sincerely. Although our descendants are stupid, we must read the scriptures. The life period is simple, and the godson should have a righteous side. Don't be greedy for unexpected wealth and drink too much wine.

don't take advantage of the trade with the shoulders. When you meet a poor neighbor, you must be more considerate. Being mean and getting married will not last long. Lun Chang is a good boy, and he will die at once. Brothers and uncles, you must be more generous. Young and old, inside and outside, the appropriate law is strict. Listen to the woman, dear flesh and blood, is it a husband? You can't be a son of man if you value wealth and neglect your parents. Marry a woman and choose a husband, without asking for re-employment. Marry a daughter-in-law and ask for a lady, regardless of thickness.

it's the most shameful thing to be ashamed of wealth. Those who are arrogant when they are in poverty are nothing but cheap. Avoid litigation at home, and litigation will eventually be fierce. Don't talk too much in life, and you will lose if you talk too much. Don't bully the widowed by force, and don't kill raw birds with greed. If you are eccentric, you will regret many mistakes. It's hard to be lazy and self-indulgent. If you show kindness to a young man, you will be tired of it for a long time. Listen to the speech lightly, and be patient and think twice. If you are arguing about something, you must be calm and think about it.

don't think about giving benefits, but don't forget receiving them. Leave room for everything, and be proud of it. People are happy, not jealous. When people are in trouble, they should not be happy. It's not true that you want to be seen by others. It is a great evil to be afraid of being known. When you see the color, you will be addicted to it, and you will be reported to your wife and daughter.

The family is in harmony, although it is not enough, it is still full of joy. When the Chinese class is finished early, there is nothing left, so I am complacent. Reading is aimed at sages, and keeping the country in mind for officials. Keep your peace and quiet, and listen to the weather. If you are like this, you will be close.

Zhu Zi's motto of managing the family. Translation

The family is in harmony, and although it is unwilling to continue, it is still full of joy. The national class is finished early, that is, there is nothing left, and I am complacent. Reading is aimed at sages, and keeping the country in mind for officials. Keep your peace and quiet, and listen to the weather. If you are like this, you will be close.

it's the most shameful to flatter people when they see wealth; Those who are arrogant when they are in poverty are nothing but cheap. If you quit fighting at home, the lawsuit will be fierce; Don't talk too much in life, and you will lose if you talk too much. Don't bully the widowed by force; Don't be greedy and kill raw birds. If you are eccentric, you will regret many mistakes; It's hard to succeed in one's family.

Family style and family precepts have a great relationship with the formation of a good family environment. The following is a collection of testimonials "Family style and family precepts", hoping to help everyone!

Get up at first light and clean the courtyard, both indoors and outdoors. Go home after dark, don't stay outside. Lock the doors and windows before going to bed at night, and be sure to check them yourself. Whether it's a grain of rice or a mouthful of porridge, it's not easy to get it. Every grain is the result of farmers' hard work. Even if it is half a silk and half a wisp of cloth, we should cherish the difficulty of material resources manufacturing. (Cherishing blessings is as important as cultivating them)

Running a family is one of the hundred schools of thought in China, and it has been secretly passed down by hermits in past dynasties. It is hidden learning, not obvious learning. Why do you want to take the route of being passed on from hermit to hermit? Fundamentally speaking, the ideas and lifestyles advocated by the ruling family surpassed the times at that time and violated the interests of all rulers. Running a family is based on the whole world and the future of mankind, so you can only live in seclusion and protect yourself, otherwise it will not be passed down to this day. The following is the motto of Zhu Xi's family management, welcome to read!

Everything should be prepared in advance. Don't wait until it rains before thinking of repairing the house. I was thirsty before I thought of digging a well to get water. As for your daily needs, you should strive to be frugal and simple and not waste. When attending a banquet, go home after the dinner. Don't indulge in the lively atmosphere of the banquet. As long as it is practical and clean, even ordinary crocks and dishes are better than expensive but impractical utensils. Diet should conform to the three principles of simplicity, balanced nutrition and hygiene, and not be partial to food. Even ordinary vegetables grown in your own garden are better than rare and precious delicacies (delicacies are not easy to digest). Don't build gorgeous mansions, don't plot fertile land, and concentrate on accumulating property.

people who behave badly, tell right and wrong, and like to sow discord are three aunts and six grandmothers, and they are also the media of fornication and theft; It is not the blessing of the boudoir that the maid is beautiful and the concubine is enchanting. Choose servants who do things, not those who are handsome in appearance (it's not a beauty contest). Wives and concubines are most afraid of heavy make-up and competing for beauty. It's easy to be jealous, to compete for luxury, and to get into trouble with alcohol. )

Although our ancestors have been away from us for a long time, we must be sincere and respectful when drinking water and thinking about our ancestors' virtues and offering sacrifices to our ancestors on holidays. Children and grandchildren, no matter how stupid they are, can't help teaching him to read the Bible, but should also give him the opportunity to accept the teachings of sages. Be frugal and simple in the world; To educate children, we should teach them in accordance with their aptitude, use appropriate methods, and be more reasonable. Don't covet unexpected (lucky) wealth, drink in moderation and don't overdo it (alcohol can be chaotic, and drunkenness can happen from time to time, so don't be careless! )。 When dealing with hawkers who carry goods on their shoulders, they should be sympathetic to the fact that it is not easy for them to make a living by physical strength. Don't haggle over every ounce, be greedy for petty gain and cheap; When you see relatives or neighbors living in poverty, you must give them gentle care and care.

(Translation): For a porridge or a meal, we should think that it is hard to come by; For half a silk or half a thread of clothes, we should always remember that it is very difficult to produce these materials.

if you listen to the speech lightly, you will know what is wrong with people. Be patient and think twice; How can I know if it's not my fault if I argue about something? You must think calmly. Don't forget to give favors without thinking. Leave room for everything, and be proud of it.

Those who start a business with a mean mind (reality and snobbery) will never enjoy the blessings for a long time. Families that violate ethics (father without father, son without son) will soon lead to decline and extinction. Brothers, uncles and other close relatives, in the distribution of property, must help the widowed to divide more, the internal and external responsibilities of the elderly should be clearly defined, the family rules should be strict and clear, and the implementation should be strict and serious. It's not what a gentleman should do to listen to what an unreasonable wife says, resulting in disharmony or even separation between father and son and brothers? Paying too much attention to money, but treating parents badly, is unfilial and not qualified to be a son. When you marry a daughter and choose a son-in-law, you should pay attention to moral character, don't covet the enjoyment of money and material things, and ask for a generous dowry. When you marry a daughter, you should seek a virtuous woman, regardless of whether the dowry is rich or not. Only when a woman is virtuous can she teach her husband and help him get married.

It's shameful to show flattery when you see a rich and powerful family. When you meet poor people, you show contempt for pride, which is the lowest behavior. In the township (ethnic group), we should avoid fighting with others or even going to court, and the lawsuit will not have a good result in the end; (It wastes people and money, but also loses harmony. You should avoid talking too much when dealing with others, because talking too much will lead to loss. Don't rely on power to bully orphans and widows; Don't kill animals at will for the sake of appetite. People who are eccentric, withdrawn, unsociable and self-righteous must have many mistakes and regrets; Those who are decadent, depressed and self-indulgent can hardly achieve their careers.

I like to get close to delinquent teenagers and make friends with hooligans. After a long time, I am bound to get into trouble. Make friends with people who are self-serious and can restrain themselves (manage their emotions), and you can get his guidance and help when you are in trouble.

easily listen to other people's comments, without verification, how can we know that it is not the other party's opportunity to frame and sow discord? We should be patient, think twice and verify to distinguish right from wrong, good and evil; How do you know it's not your own fault when you argue with others because of things? You must think clearly and calmly, and don't be impulsive. Don't take the good deeds of helping others to heart; Accept the kindness of others and never forget it. Always be grateful. Don't overdo everything, enough is enough, and remember the old adage, when you are proud, you should know how to be modest, and you should not be complacent, persistent, and ill-fated.

If you don't cultivate yourself, you will lose your virtue, and if you don't, you will be able to become a family member, but the situation will be poor. It is my worry that virtue is not cultivated, learning is not taught, learning is not allowed to migrate, and incompetence is not allowed to change.

If people have celebrations, they should sincerely wish them well, and they should not be jealous. When people encounter misfortune, they should be sympathetic, not gloating. It is not true to do good and hope others will see it; It is a great evil to do bad things for fear that others will know. Seeing beauty and having lustful thoughts, be careful that your wife and daughter will also suffer the same foreign situation; Hiding resentment in your heart, pretending as if nothing had happened on the outside, but harming others in secret, is the most harmful thing, and disaster will bring trouble to future generations. As long as the family can live in harmony and live safely and smoothly, they will feel happy even if they have three meals. The tax payable has been paid early, and even if there is no surplus in the pocket, I still feel at ease.

Reading aims at learning from sages, and being an official can put thoughts on the people of the country; Keep your duty, be content with your fate, and do everything according to the current situation and justice. If we can do this, we can almost approach the realm of sages.

Confucius' famous sayings and sentences and their explanations

Confucius' famous sayings and sentences and their explanations

1. an upright man is open and poised, villains are always close to each other.

2. Be angry and forget your food, and be happy and forget your worries. I don't know if you are old enough.

3. It's easy for a gentleman to say (Yue), and it's not right to say (Yue) without saying (Yue).

4. A gentleman is not considerate, but a villain is not considerate.

5. Being unjust and rich and expensive is like a cloud to me.

6. Xian Zai, come back! One scoop of food, one scoop of drink, in the mean lane, people can't bear their worries. I won't change my fun back. Hyun-jae, come back!

7. It is not enough to discuss those who are ambitious in the Tao and are ashamed of their bad clothes and food.

8. Being rich and expensive is what people want. If you don't take the road, you won't get it anywhere. Poverty and meanness are what people hate; If you don't take the road, you won't go.

9. If you are rich, you can ask for it. Although you are a whip, I will do it. If you can't ask for it, do what I want.

1. isn't it a pleasure to have friends from afar? Seeing what is right, giving life in danger.

11. The child refers to the birth. "There are four ways for a gentleman: he is respectful in his own way, respectful in his affairs, beneficial in raising the people, and righteous in the people."

12. Gentlemen are harmonious but different, while villains are identical but not harmonious.

13. cultivate yourself to respect ... cultivate yourself to protect people ... cultivate yourself to protect people.

14. You can entrust an orphan of six feet, you can send a life of a hundred miles, and you can't take it away when you are in a big festival.

15. People with lofty ideals are benevolent, but they will not survive to harm benevolence, but kill themselves to be benevolent.

16. Your name is obscure because of your illness.

17. Those who are ambitious are straightforward and righteous. Watch what you say and watch what you say, and consider the following people.

18. A gentleman is Thai but not arrogant, and a villain is arrogant but not Thai.

19, a gentleman's official, also do its righteousness.

2. A gentleman is proud but not contending, and a group is not a party.

21. A gentleman seeks the Tao without seeking food ... A gentleman worries about the Tao without worrying about poverty.

22. Can you speak French? Change it to expensive.

23, see the good, see the bad is like exploring soup.

24. A gentleman respects the virtuous and tolerates the masses, while Jiashan regrets that he cannot.

25. It's not enough to be a scholar if you live with a scholar!

26. Eat sparingly, drink water, bend your arms and pillow it, and enjoy it.

27. Do it for profit, but complain more.

28. What's the complaint if you seek benevolence and get benevolence?

29, quality is better than literature, and literature is better than quality. Gentle, and then a gentleman.

3. The benevolent is not worried, the knowledgeable is not confused, and the brave is not afraid. -Confucius

Famous sayings and explanations of Confucius

31. The three armed forces can win the handsome position, but the ordinary man can't win the ambition.

explanation: the army can lose its commander-in-chief, but one must not lose his ambition. It means that the courage of the three armed forces lies in people, and the ambition of every man lies in himself. Therefore, handsome can be taken away and ambition cannot be taken away. If it can be taken away, it will not be enough.

32. Old people are safe, friends believe it, and young people are pregnant.

explanation: I hope that the elderly will be at ease, friends will trust each other, and young people will be cared for.

33, cold, and then know that pine and cypress wither.

explanation: it is not until the cold season that we know that pine and cypress trees do not shed leaves. Just as "the poor see righteousness, the world is chaotic and loyal." "

34. It's not enough to discuss with scholars who are ambitious in Tao and shame those who eat ill clothes and food.

explanation: a scholar who is interested in learning and pursuing the truth but is ashamed of poverty is not worth discussing the truth with him.

35. If you hear the Tao, you will die in the evening.

explanation: if you learn the truth in the morning, you won't regret it if you die that night. " It means "life is endless and learning is endless."

36. See what it is, what it is, and what it is safe for. How thin are people? How thin are people?

explanation: to understand a person, we should look at what he has done, not only to understand his past, but also to observe his present.