"Wealth cannot be lewd, poverty cannot be moved, and power cannot be bent" comes from Teng Wengong of Mencius, who mentioned three sentences when talking with his disciples about "gentlemen". It means that a true gentleman cannot be corrupted by wealth, changed by poverty or subdued by force.
In Mencius' view, the real "gentleman" should not be based on the level of power, but should be able to stabilize the "moral anchor" in his heart. In the face of different life situations such as wealth, poverty and power, he can adhere to the principle of "benevolence, righteousness and propriety" and advance and retreat with Tao.
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Enlightenment and practical significance of this sentence:
This sentence teaches people to stick to the moral standards of being a man, to keep their initial heart, not to be easily tempted by the glitz of society, to pay attention to improving their moral quality and to contribute to the good atmosphere of society. China's traditional culture is extensive and profound. Learning and mastering all kinds of ideological essence is very beneficial to establish a correct world outlook, outlook on life and values.
This sentence warns people to be thrifty and simple, to lead an honest and clean life, and not to be extravagant and wasteful when they get rich. In poverty, we should be firm, determined, upright and noble, and not flatter. We should be brave, modest and indomitable in the face of power.
No matter what happens, no matter what changes, the basic principles of being a man cannot be changed. In today's society, many weak-willed people can't stand the temptation of money and material things and become corrupt elements. As a citizen, everyone should pay attention to the improvement of living standards, moral quality and moral sentiment, so that honesty becomes a common practice.