Meaning: People always have to die, but the meaning of death is different. Some are heavier than Mount Tai (dying for the people); some are lighter than the hair of a swan goose (dying for the exploitation and oppression of the people). people died).

The original text comes from: Western Han Dynasty·Sima Qian's "Historical Records·Report to Ren Shaoqing" This is due to the self-establishment. Human beings are destined to die. It may be heavier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather, depending on how it is used. This is the profession and status I have always been engaged in, which makes people think so. Everyone is destined to die, but some people die heavier than Mount Tai, while others die lighter than a feather. This is because they pursue different things in survival!

"Everyone is destined to die. It may be heavier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather." It was Mao Zedong who used this sentence in his book "Serving the People" to praise Zhang Side for his sacrifice in serving the people. His death was more important than Mount Tai, and then educated the majority of party members, cadres and soldiers to learn from Zhang Side the spirit of serving the people.

"Report to Ren An" is a reply letter written by Sima Qian to his friend Ren An. In the article, Sima Qian described his misfortune with extreme anger, expressed the infinite pain in his heart, boldly exposed the moodiness and willfulness of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and proposed that "every man is destined to die, and it may be heavier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather." ” view of life and death, and showed his willingness to endure humiliation and his unyielding fighting spirit in order to realize his valuable ideals. Sincere feelings, fluent language, and strong artistic appeal. It is of great value for understanding the author's life and thoughts.

Sima Qian could see from his father's words how important it was to attend the ceremony to honor his ancestors. Sima Qian lived up to his father's wishes. Even after being castrated, he remained determined to endure humiliation and complete his father's unfinished business.

In his "Book of Reporting to Ren An" to his friend Ren An, he expressed his painful mood after being sentenced, and mentioned his intention to write "Historical Records" and his determination to complete it. In this famous letter, Sima Qian integrated Mount Tai into the famous saying of the ages: "Everyone is destined to die, which may be heavier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather." It can be seen that in Sima Qian's mind, Mount Tai is solemn, majestic, majestic and approachable. symbol.