1. Constant self-improvement

Life is endless, and struggle is endless

A quote from "Yi Qian Xiang": "Heaven is moving vigorously, and a gentleman is constantly striving for self-improvement."

The movement of the sky is strong and vigorous, the sun, moon, stars, mountains and rivers, all running without stopping or slacking off. Chinese culture advocates the philosophical spirit of the unity of nature and man, believing that man and nature are spiritually connected. Therefore, when we live in this world, we should also imitate nature, strive for self-improvement, be resolute, work hard, and never stop.

2. Being kind and generous

Tolerance is the highest virtue

A quote from "Kun of the Book of Changes": "A gentleman is kind and kind."< /p>

The momentum of the earth is thick and gentle, and a gentleman should increase his virtues before he can take on great responsibilities. A gentleman should cultivate his broad mind so that it can accommodate all things like the earth. If you are more open-minded, your horizons will naturally broaden, and the pattern of life will naturally expand.

3. No Ji Tai Lai

Light the lamp in the dark and wait for the light.

"No" and "Tai" are the hexagram names of the Book of Changes. The interaction between heaven and earth, that is, the interaction between heaven and earth, is called "tai", and the lack of interaction is called "no"; "tai" means prosperity, and "no" means failure. It means that when something develops to a certain extent, it will transform into its opposite. One thing becomes another thing, and "No" can be transformed into "Tai". Later, the phrase "No Ji Tai Lai Lai" was often used to describe a situation changing from bad to good. Of course, Tai Chi can also come, which fully reflects the dialectical thinking in the Book of Changes. A person's life cannot be smooth sailing, otherwise even God will be unemployed. So what should we do when we encounter the darkest stage in life? The Book of Changes tells us that we should build up confidence and use our best efforts to light up our future, because the light will always come.

4. Hiding the weapon in the body

He can be strong by others, and the breeze blows on the hills

The "Book of Changes" says: "A gentleman hides the weapon in the body, and waits for Move from time to time. "

When circumstances are not favorable to you, you must work hard to strengthen your body and mind, be tough on yourself, and train yourself to make a comeback in the future. We must learn to hold back and be silent, just like the "Don't use the hidden dragon" in the Book of Changes. Once the time is right, if it doesn't roar, it will be a "flying dragon in the sky."

5. The dragon has regrets.

Life is full of joy.

"The dragon has regrets, and it will not last long." It comes from the "Book of Changes", which means : Where the dragon flies to the limit, there will be disaster and trouble, because things will turn to the extreme, and it is impossible to maintain high and full for a long time. The Book of Changes tells us that when things develop to the extreme, they must transform in the opposite direction. When your career is at its peak, if you don't guard against arrogance and impetuosity, it will soon go downhill. When you are in a position of great power, you may as well retreat bravely, so that you may be able to save your life and status.

6. Avoid blame

If you don’t speak, no one will think you are dumb

This idiom means to be cautious and not to speak easily. Avoid disaster. This idiom comes from the Kun hexagram in the Book of Changes, which means "to include everything, no blame, no reputation". It tells us to pay attention to the dangers contained in life, be cautious in our words and deeds, and avoid disasters.

7. Accumulating evil and causing trouble

Don’t commit evil for small reasons.

The original meaning of this idiom is that if small mistakes are not corrected, they will eventually lead to big mistakes and disasters, and you will eventually be punished. Later, it was often extended to mean that if you do too much bad deeds, you will suffer bad consequences. This is what is said in the "Book of Changes·Kun Gua·Classical Chinese".

8. Change one's past and do good

It is a virtue to correct mistakes

The idiom "correct one's mistakes and learn good deeds" means to get rid of evil It means to be kind. This idiom comes from the Yi hexagram in the Book of Changes.

9. Act when the opportunity arises

Have a clear mind and strong eyesight and have strong action ability

Act when the opportunity arises means to take immediate measures upon discovering any signs. From "The Book of Changes·Xici": "A gentleman takes action when he sees an opportunity, and does not wait until the end of the day."

A wise person must not only be good at discovering opportunities or dangers hidden in subtleties, but once the opportunity comes, You must take action immediately and have a high degree of execution ability, instead of waiting all day and watching the opportunity slip away. Once danger is discovered, take immediate measures to remedy it.

10. Reflection and internal reflection

This idiom means to use one's own behavior as the object of inspection and reflection, and to reflect on oneself from time to time. This idiom is often used in Buddhism. In fact, this idiom comes from Guan Gua in the Book of Changes.

The line of the Nine-Five Guan hexagram says, "Observe my life, and a gentleman will have no faults." This means that by observing oneself and reflecting on one's own behavior, a gentleman will have no disasters. The attitude a gentleman should have is not to blame others but to find the reasons first.