Thoughts after reading the family letters of Zeng Guofan

After carefully reading a famous book, I believe everyone will gain a lot. It is time to take time to write down the thoughts after reading it. So how can you write your thoughts after reading to be more contagious? The following is my review of Zeng Guofan’s family letters compiled for you. You are welcome to share them.

Thoughts after reading Zeng Guofan’s family letters 1

I have always wanted to read a book seriously, but unfortunately the affairs are complicated and I can’t settle down. One day, I came across "Letter from the Family of Zeng Guofan" by chance. I translated it and found that although the words between the lines are short, the language is concise and it is thought-provoking to read.

As a great Confucian, Zeng Guofan was deeply baptized by traditional Chinese culture. His profound knowledge and far-sightedness are also famous in Chinese history. The essence of traditional culture such as "benevolence", "propriety" and "prudence" reflected in family letters is also of great positive significance now.

Zeng Guofan wrote in his home letter: To rectify others first, rectify yourself, and never forget to cultivate your moral character. Zeng Guofan said that the key to cultivating morality is: sincerity, tranquility, prudence and perseverance. Sincerity means honesty, sincerity and simplicity, and being consistent inside and outside. Jing means that the mind, energy, spirit, and body are all in a quiet and relaxed state. Prudence mainly refers to being cautious in words and actions, not lying, not saying unfounded words, and not doing anything that has no chance of winning. Heng refers to having perseverance, having a regular life, and having perseverance in doing things. These are often what our current society lacks. If you don't see it, some high-ranking officials are in jail due to corruption. The reason is that they don't pay attention to cultivating their moral character. "Always having a heart of awe is the way to bring blessings", "See more of your own faults and less of the faults of others. Don't think about others' gains, but guard against your own greed." Respecting rules and cultivating morality are the standards we should have in dealing with things. , with such a standard, we can be honest and upright, and be able to cultivate and enjoy it, and be successful in cultivating.

We should use "the spirit of joining the world to do practical things, empathize with Lao and Zhuangzi to convey leisurely feelings, cultivate insights from Chinese culture, and draw strength from traditional morality." With an ordinary background, rely on self-struggle, establish great ambitions, cultivate personality, do things with magnanimity, behave with restraint, identify goals, use the spirit of "successful defeats and battles" to cultivate and correct your mentality.

Zeng Guofan said: "Everyone hopes that their descendants will be high officials. I don't want to be high officials. I want to be a gentleman who studies and understands." From this sentence, it is not difficult to see Zeng Guofan's attitude towards reading. Moreover, he also believed that one could study in private schools, in wilderness places and in lively places. And he himself must read ten pages, write a hundred words, and keep a diary every day. He also wrote replies every three days and composed poems every eight days. Untouchable. And when he was studying, he "didn't read a book until he finished reading it. He would read here and there and just follow the outside world." It was this spirit of perseverance in reading that made him so accomplished in literature that even Chairman Mao Zedong said, "I Among others, I only admire Zeng Wenzheng. ”

If you absorb the nutrients of traditional Chinese culture, restrain yourself and restore etiquette, cultivate your moral character, be cautious and prudent, you will gain a lot of happiness in life if you insist on being a great Confucian. Thoughts after reading Zeng Guofan's family letters 2

This section is my own gossip, not an article, just notes. Perhaps it is more appropriate to call it a diary. Write a little bit every day and post it when you have enough words. Don’t set too big a hard target for yourself.

The important thing is to write a little bit every day, which is a kind of tempering for yourself. Let me briefly share some insights from reading "Letters from the Family of Zeng Guofan". Some people say that China has produced two semi-sages in more than two thousand years, one is Confucius and the other is Wang Yangming, and the remaining half is Zeng Guofan.

Not to mention Zeng Guofan's various achievements during his lifetime and the denigration of him by later generations. In terms of being a man, learning, managing a family, establishing a career and educating the people, he is worthy of the name of "half" saint. He has accomplished all the tasks of establishing moral character, meritorious service and reputation, and he has done them well.

Zeng Guofan, how should I put it, was one of the rare people in history who was "reading stupidly" in reading. He really read and memorized the things in the poems and books, etiquette, and then Rub it into your bones and make it something like an outline of your life. In today's terms, everything he said and did was "ancient style".

There is such a short story about Zeng Guofan’s study. It is said that one night, a thief sneaked into Zeng Guofan’s bedroom and hid it on a beam. Zeng Guofan lit a candle underneath. Reading at the desk.

The thief wanted to steal something and leave after Zeng Guofan fell asleep. However, unfortunately, Zeng Guofan memorized a difficult paragraph and could not memorize it over and over again.

The thief waited and waited on the beam, thinking that it would be dawn if he waited any longer, so he jumped down. Zeng Guofan was very surprised when he saw a person suddenly come out of the room. Before he could say anything, the thief pointed at Zeng Guofan's nose and cursed, "You, you, you are so stupid. It's a shame that the world still says that you are a rare and knowledgeable person." I can’t memorize such a simple passage. I listened to it a few times and memorized it. Listen to me and recite it for you.” He carried it down and walked away. Zeng Guofan admired the thief's back very much, so he studied harder. Later Zeng Guofan became Zeng Guofan, and the thief was still the same thief.

The authenticity of this story cannot be tested, but it also just illustrates the degree of Zeng Guofan's academic study. He once wrote in "Letter from Home": We can only rely on improving our morality and cultivating our profession. To advance morally, it means being filial, brotherly, benevolent and righteous; to cultivate one's profession, it means writing poetry and prose. I am the master of these two. If I get a ruler, I will use it. If I get an inch, I will use it. Now if I gain one point of virtue, I will be considered to have accumulated one sheng of grain; if I cultivate one point of karma, I will have a penny left over; if I gain more karma, I will have more wealth.

It is the exact opposite of people today who regard moral cultivation as a money-making business. Thoughts after reading Zeng Guofan's family letters 3

I believe we have all heard of Zeng Guofan, because he was a great man in politics, scholarship, and work, so he was admired by people, but he did not stay What works, the only one we can learn from is "Letters from Zeng Guofan", which contains 435 of his letters. From the letters, we can see his knowledge and moral cultivation, which allows us to gain a lot of knowledge and help us grow better. .

Zeng Guofan’s family letters roughly describe four aspects:

In terms of life, Zeng Guofan adheres to the two words "sincerity" and "tenacity". Skills are as good as clumsiness. We must be honest and down-to-earth, rather than opportunistic. When we encounter difficulties and setbacks, we must have strong willpower, challenge ourselves, and hone our will.

In terms of running a household and educating his children, Zeng Guofan used the three words "diligence, thrift and humility" to teach his children. These three words may seem simple, but it is very difficult to implement and really do them well. Diligence is an excellent quality. No matter what your talent is, it can help you improve your knowledge and abilities. Simplicity is a virtue. After many people work hard to start a business, their children do not understand the hardship and often become prodigal sons. ; Humility is a moral character that can improve one's self-cultivation. We must maintain a humble style at all times, so that we can gain the true respect of others.

In terms of running the army and employing personnel, Zeng Guofan believed that "people are more important than weapons". The foundation of running an army lies in people. Marching and fighting requires strict discipline, and fighting requires a heroic spirit. These are all people-oriented. , allowing soldiers to develop good habits and strong willpower in the military, so that they will not be easily defeated during the battle, thus becoming an iron army.

In terms of strategy and tactics, Zeng Guofan used the eight words "seek stability first, seek change secondly". Soldiers are the major events of the country, the place of life and death, and the way of survival. Therefore, Zeng Guofan believes that war is not a child's play. First of all, Require documentation, be invincible first, and then seek changes to obtain better tactics, so that you can achieve greater victory with smaller casualties.

The above four aspects are Zeng Guofan’s successful thoughts, and we have interpreted a lot of useful knowledge for us from his thoughts. In the future, we must be diligent and hardworking in our studies to make ourselves more successful. Go up one floor. In terms of life and dealing with others, you must treat others with integrity. While protecting yourself, you should also let others see your reliable side. Only in this way can you gain the true respect of others and gain connections.

I have benefited a lot from reading Zeng Guofan’s family letters and will work harder in the future! Thoughts after reading Zeng Guofan's Family Letter 4

Reading "Zeng Guofan's Family Letter", from the first letter home, the author was infected by the strong sense of family affection in the book. As the reading progresses, the image of this person known as "the first famous general of the Qing Dynasty and the great resurgence" has been completely changed in the author's mind.

Letters from home seem to talk about the difficulties at home, but the words between the lines contain deep thoughts, respect, care and care for grandparents, parents, brothers, wives and children, relatives and friends. Each letter from home is filled with rich feelings. Family affection.

Reading "Letters from the Family of Zeng Guofan" allows us to see another side of Zeng Guofan, a famous minister in history, which is the flash of the most beautiful and warm light of kindness in human nature. That letter from home, no matter how long or short it is, is full of care, concern and care for relatives and friends, and the most perfect morality of the Chinese nation - filial piety.

From the book "Letters from the Family of Zeng Guofan", we can all see the hardship of Zeng Gong's life as an official. Sometimes in winter, he had to rely on charcoal money donated by foreign officials. This kind of living situation may seem unbelievable to people now, let alone unbelievable, but this was what Zeng Gong's living situation was like at that time. Even so, he never forgets to do his best to support his family, relatives and friends.

The deep family affection and friendship that permeate every part of "Zeng Guofan's Letters from Home" are exactly what the confused modern people are losing and longing for. When everyone's heart is filled with deep affection and friendship, maybe this society will not be so impetuous and fanatical, and maybe everyone's heart will be more peaceful and comfortable.

Zeng Gong is a figure or leader with mixed reputations in history. We will not comment on his merits and demerits in history. It is enough to focus on the most shining and perfect aspects of his humanity. No one is perfect. No one can do anything wrong. Finally, I end this article with a poem by Zeng Gong, "There are bells and inscriptions on the left and slanders on the right. There are multiplication and division everywhere in the world. I bowed my head and worshiped the slaughtered sheep and said, everything is fleeting and too empty."

"Zeng Guofan" "Family Letters" is a collection of Zeng Guofan's letters, written in the mid-19th century of the Qing Dynasty. This collection of letters records Zeng Guofan's 30-year Hanyuan and martial arts career from the 30th year of Daoguang to the 10th year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty. There are nearly 1,500 letters. The content involved is extremely extensive and is a vivid reflection of Zeng Guofan's main activities in his life and his political, family and academic methods. The writing of Zeng's family letters is calm and calm, free in form, spontaneous and easy to use. It contains true knowledge and good words in ordinary daily life, and has strong persuasiveness and appeal. Thoughts after reading Zeng Guofan's family letters 5

We live in An era of great material abundance. There is no shortage of food, technology, or God. Every Homo sapiens is his or her own “god of wisdom,” and the worship of gods has long been transformed into the worship of humans. But I still feel that something is missing in our era.

After reading "Letters from the Family of Zeng Guofan", I found the answer: We have the courage to follow the trends of the times, but we lack the persistence to adhere to excellent cultural traditions.

Zeng Guofan’s letters to his parents and descendants all reveal his deep affection for the family. He upholds the legacy of his ancestors, his gentle and honest family style and practical and effective family mottos, allowing him to survive in the turbulent modern times. The society remains standing, and his persistence and responsibility for the family urges him to think about ways to make the family prosper and continue. In this way, he constantly examines himself, so that he not only retains the stubborn character of traditional Chinese literati, but also adapts well. Following the development trend of the times, he became the main leader of the Westernization movement.

Zeng Guofan taught his children and grandchildren that "when scholars study, they must first have ambition, secondly have knowledge, and thirdly have perseverance." This was his response to the Confucian "cultivation of one's morality, orderly family, governance of the country, and peace of the world" at that time. A reinterpretation of the times we live in. He warned his children and grandchildren to be ambitious and have the ambition to serve the country; to be knowledgeable, to look at the world, and to learn widely; to be perseverant, not to be impetuous in life, and not to be eroded by Western ideas that advocate efficiency. This is not only Zeng Guofan's persistence in the traditional scholar spirit, but also the embodiment of the spirit of the times. It can be said that this is a kind of cultural confidence that conforms to the changes of the times, and it is also a kind of moderation and peace that neither belittles oneself nor is arrogant. wisdom.

Looking back at the era in which Zeng Guofan lived, it was an era in which pain and hope coexisted like childbirth; looking at our own era now, isn’t it also an era in which transcendence and crisis coexist? How should we view history, and how should we not be trapped by the times and "transcend this era ourselves"? This is a question worth pondering for every contemporary person.

I think that is to stick to the excellent cultural traditions, to uphold and inherit them with an innovative and non-pedantic attitude, not to forget the past, and to keep pace with the times.

Yuval Harari said in "A Brief History of the Future": "The best reason to study history is not to predict the future, but to get rid of the past and imagine another destiny." This statement It shows the attitude of human beings eager to transcend the past, but perhaps when we look back at history, we also need to precipitate something as precious as gold in it, and live with a grand view of history, so that talents will not be drowned in the torrent of the new era. Or buried.

Read "Zeng Guofan's Family Letter", look back at history, base ourselves on ourselves, and adhere to excellent cultural traditions. We can better find our own value and positioning in the infinitely extending era, so that we can live up to the times and the country. . Thoughts after reading Zeng Guofan’s letters from home 6

Zeng Guofan had a profound academic quality. He studied diligently throughout his life. His academic attainments and moral cultivation can be reflected in his letters from home.

A "Book from the Family of Zeng Guofan" allows us to look up to Zeng Guofan's spiritual world of pursuing "cultivation, family order, country governance, and world peace" and feel the deep accumulation of the Chinese nation's tradition.

I have benefited a lot from the profound and exquisite quotations in "Zeng Guofan's Family Letter". It taught me how to live and study.

Zeng Guofan’s self-cultivation performance: he was consistent on the outside and inside, lived a regular life, had a regular diet, and had a regular daily life, setting a long-term direction for himself. He made full use of his time, studied hard, read widely, enriched himself with knowledge, and reserved strength for his career.

Zeng Guofan was a good brother and a filial son. He always told his younger brothers to study hard and study knowledge seriously. He believed that it was a filial duty for him to help his parents educate his younger brothers, so he taught his younger brothers with all his heart. When he encounters a problem, he can always find fault within himself and reflect on his own shortcomings. When conflicts occur with his brothers, he feels sad, but he will not use his temper to pursue the other party's fault. Instead, he handles it calmly and carefully maintains the relationship between the brothers. Brotherhood is fully reflected in him. He once told his brother that if any brother has a fault, he must make it clear and there must be no doubts. If there is something wrong with me, I will criticize it and ridicule it tactfully. If I don't listen, I should write a letter and report it to the court. I think that’s how it’s supposed to be. If there are any problems between family members, they should open the sky and talk openly about everything. If you have a problem and don't say it, but keep it in your heart, who will know? This will only make the conflicts between them more acute. Once the conflicts are triggered, it will only cause greater and deeper harm to each other.

In his family letters, we see Zeng Guofan’s respect for his elders. Whenever you have anything, you will discuss or tell your elders first, instead of making your own decisions and ignoring other people's feelings. When encountering problems, you should discuss them with your elders, so that things can be solved better. Zeng Guofan's father once said to his brother in a book that when circumstances are difficult, time will pass. Yes, time will pass soon. A person's life is neither long nor short. It is extremely difficult to become a family. We should learn to cherish and appreciate it.

The educational thoughts contained in these letters of Zeng Guofan are worthy of our reference and study. Thoughts after reading Zeng Guofan's Family Letter 7

I have always wanted to read a book seriously, but unfortunately the affairs are complicated and I can't make up my mind. One day, I came across "Letter from the Family of Zeng Guofan" by chance. I translated it and found that although the words between the lines are short, the language is concise and it is thought-provoking to read.

As a great Confucian, Zeng Guofan was deeply baptized by traditional Chinese culture. His profound knowledge and far-sightedness are also famous in Chinese history. The essence of traditional culture such as "benevolence", "propriety" and "prudence" reflected in family letters is also of very progressive significance at this moment.

Zeng Guofan wrote in his home letter: To rectify others first, rectify yourself, and never forget to cultivate your moral character. Zeng Guofan said that the key to cultivating morality is: sincerity, tranquility, prudence and perseverance. Sincerity means honesty, sincerity and simplicity, and being consistent inside and outside. Jing means that the mind, energy, spirit, and body are all in a quiet and relaxed state.

Prudence mainly refers to being cautious in words and actions, not lying, not saying unfounded words, and not doing anything that has no chance of winning. Heng refers to having perseverance, having a regular life, and having perseverance in doing things. These are often what our current society lacks. You may not have noticed that some high-ranking officials have been imprisoned due to corruption. Their own reasons are that they do not pay attention to cultivating their moral character.

"Always having a heart of awe is the way to bring blessings", "See more of your own faults and less of the faults of others, don't think about others' gain, but guard against your own greed". Respecting rules and cultivating morality are the standards we should have in dealing with things. , with such a standard, we can be honest and upright, and be able to practice and enjoy it, and make a difference while practicing.

We should use "the spirit of joining the world to do practical things, empathize with Lao and Zhuangzi to convey leisurely feelings, cultivate insights from Chinese culture, and draw strength from traditional morality." With an ordinary background, rely on self-struggle, establish great ambitions, cultivate personality, do things with magnanimity, behave with restraint, identify goals, use the spirit of "successful defeats and repeated battles" to cultivate and correct your mentality.

Zeng Guofan said: "Everyone hopes that their descendants will be high officials. I don't want to be high officials. I want to be a gentleman who studies and understands." From this sentence, it is not difficult to see Zeng Guofan's attitude towards reading. Moreover, he also believed that one could study in private schools, in wilderness places and in bustling places. And he must read ten pages, write a hundred words, and keep a diary every day. He also writes replies every three days and composes poems every eight days. Untouchable. And when he was studying, he "didn't read a book until he finished reading it. He would read here and there and just follow the outside world." It was this spirit of perseverance in reading that made him so accomplished in literature that even Chairman Mao said, "I Among others, I only admire Zeng Wenzheng. ”

If you absorb the nutrients of traditional Chinese culture, restrain yourself and restore etiquette, cultivate your moral character, be cautious and prudent, you will gain a lot of happiness in life if you insist on being a great Confucian. Thoughts after reading Zeng Guofan's Family Letters 8

"Zeng Guofan's Family Letters" collects and organizes the essence of the letters exchanged between Zeng Guofan and his grandparents, parents, and brothers. The book teaches reading, studying knowledge, self-cultivation, determination, and persistence... ····and other aspects, let us see the "truth" of Zeng Guofan in his ordinary family affairs, and thus have a deeper understanding of Zeng Guofan.

I was deeply educated after reading his family letters.

Since ancient times, China has said that "three immortals" are meritorious service, morality, and speech. However, it is not easy to truly achieve these "three immortals". Zeng Guofan used his actual actions to imitate us. Narrated. However, how much determination and perseverance it takes to achieve this! In my opinion, Zeng Guofan is a good brother and a filial son. He always told his younger brothers to study hard and study knowledge seriously. He believed that it was a filial duty for him to help his parents educate his younger brothers, so he taught his younger brothers with all his heart. When he encounters a problem, he can always find fault within himself and reflect on his own shortcomings. When conflicts occur with his brothers, he feels sad, but he will not use his temper to pursue the other party's fault. Instead, he handles it calmly and carefully maintains the relationship between the brothers. "Brother and friend" is fully reflected in him. He once said to his younger brother, "Whenever a brother has a fault, he must make it clear and there must be no doubts. If I have a fault, I should criticize him tactfully. If I don't listen, I should write a letter and report it to the court." I think that is the case. It should be like this. If there are any problems between family members, they should open the sky and talk openly about everything. If you have a problem and don't say it, but just keep it in your heart, who will know about it? This will only make the conflicts between them more acute. Once the conflicts are triggered, it will only cause greater and deeper harm to each other.

In his family letters, we see Zeng Guofan’s respect for his elders. Whenever there is anything, I will discuss or tell my elders first, instead of making my own decisions, ignoring other people's feelings, and just seeking my own comfort. When encountering problems, you should discuss them with each other, so that things can be resolved better. Zeng Guofan's father once said to his brother in a book, "When circumstances are difficult, time will pass." Yes, time will pass soon. A person's life is neither long nor short. It is extremely difficult to be a family. It is even more difficult to be a member of a harmonious family with someone who cares about and cares for. , Therefore, we should learn to cherish, know how to cherish, and don't wait until we lose it to find that what we have been pursuing has always been in front of us, but we have always taken it for granted and did not know how to cherish it. We will regret it when we lose it.

The inspiration given to me by "Zeng Guofan's Family Letter" is far more than these, I still need to study hard. Thoughts after reading Zeng Guofan's family letters 9

When I was a child, I briefly flipped through a few pages of Zeng Guofan's family letters, and threw them back on the bookcase because I didn't understand the meaning.

The reason why I read it again was by chance. I went to the former residence of Zeng Guofan and listened to the tour guide explaining the life of Zeng Gong. I felt curious and longing: Zeng Gong was born in an ordinary farming and studying family. In just ten years, he rose to the rank of bachelor of the cabinet and minister of the Ministry of Rites. As a second-rank official, there must be something extraordinary about it, so I picked it up and read it carefully.

"Zeng Guofan's Family Letter" records Zeng Guofan's 30-year military career from the 30th year of Daoguang to the 20th year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty. It covers a wide range of contents, including self-cultivation, conduct, and making friends. ﹑Manage the family, educate the children, run the army and participate in politics, etc., from the grandparents to the father's generation, to the younger brothers in the middle, and to the children's generation below. In dealing with people, Zeng Guofan acted with "sincerity" and "perseverance" throughout his life. He advocated perseverance and hard work. He not only worked hard when he was successful, but especially never lost heart when he was frustrated. In terms of managing his family and educating his children, he advocated diligence and thrift in running the family. Study hard, be friendly to neighbors, and study wisely. He often told his children that as long as they were educated, they would not be afraid of not having enough to eat. He also said that if a family is too prosperous, trouble will occur, and he advocates not leaving property to children and grandchildren. If the children and grandchildren are unworthy, it will be useless. If the children and grandchildren want to be strong, they will not worry about having nothing to eat. This is what he calls the principle of waxing and waning; in In terms of running the army and employing personnel, he advocated running the army with etiquette. In order to make the officers and soldiers strictly observe discipline and love the people, he even personally composed "Love Folk Song" to persuade the officers and soldiers; in terms of strategy and tactics, he believed that war is a matter of life and death, and one should "seek stability first" , Seeking changes." In terms of employment, the principles of "benevolence, filial piety, and sincerity" are emphasized, and talents who are practical and practical are selected. The selection criteria are "the style of advocating truth and overthrowing superficiality, and striving for craftsmanship." Zeng Guofan's shogunate was a talent training base. Li Hongzhang, Zuo Zongtang and others were all around him.

If you read "Zeng Guofan's Letters from Home" deeply, you will definitely be infected by the strong family affection in the book. Zeng Guofan lives up to the reputation of "the most moral article of the generation". Each letter from home, which may be long or short, contains the meaning between the lines. It is a deep feeling of care, respect, care and concern for grandparents, parents, brothers, wives, children, relatives and friends. In the modern society that pursues fame and wealth, such a strong family affection is particularly valuable.

How long has it been since you sat down and wrote a letter? How long has it been since you last had a good talk with your parents? How long has it been since you got together with your brothers and sisters? In this prosperous world, the hustle and bustle is all for profit. But by reading "Books from the Family of Zeng Guofan", I learned many valuable qualities from Zeng Gong, the most valuable of which is filial piety. Make a phone call to your parents, buy some clothes for your parents, go on a trip with your parents... Satisfy your parents as much as possible in terms of material and emotional aspects. There is no small thing for your parents. In fact, it doesn’t need to be too much. If you can love them as much as they love us. , is enough.