1. It means that when Confucius climbed Mount Tai, he had a panoramic view of heaven and earth. On the surface, it refers to the height of Mount Tai, but in reality it refers to people’s vision. The perspective must constantly seek breakthroughs, transcend oneself, and observe the changes and disturbances in the world with a detached state of mind.

2. The sentence "Confucius climbed Mount Tai and made the world small" comes from "Mencius: Try Your Heart".

Full text; (24) Mencius said: "Confucius climbed the East Mountain and made a small Lu, climbed the Taishan Mountain and made the world small. Therefore, it is difficult for those who look at the sea to be water, and those who swim in the gate of the sage are difficult to talk about. Observing water has The trick is to look at the waves. When the sun and the moon are bright, the light will shine on them. The flowing water is a thing, and it cannot be done if it is not full. A gentleman's ambition cannot be achieved if it is not established."

3. Translation: Mencius said: "When Confucius climbed Dongshan, he felt that the state of Lu had become smaller. When he climbed Mount Tai, he felt that the world had become smaller. Therefore, those who have seen the sea will find it difficult to be attracted by other waters. Those who study under the disciples of saints. , it is difficult to be attracted by other comments. There is a certain way to appreciate water. You must appreciate its waves.

The sun and the moon must illuminate all the small gaps. If the flow is full of pits, it will no longer flow forward. A gentleman will not be able to reach a certain level if he aspires to the Way."