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A collection of classic famous sayings from the Book of Changes

The "Book of Changes" is the crystallization of five thousand years of Chinese wisdom and culture, and is known as "the first of the scriptures and the source of the great road."

The "Book of Changes" is the earliest philosophical work in my country, also known as "The Book of Changes" or "Book of Changes". According to legend, Fu Xi drew the eight trigrams based on "He Tu" and "Luo Shu", and King Wen of Zhou developed it into sixty-four hexagrams, and composed hexagrams and line inscriptions.

1. If you are happy, you will do it, if you are worried, you will go against it; it is indeed inextricable, just like a hidden dragon.

From "Book of Changes·Qian Gua·Classical Chinese". If you are happy, you will achieve something, if you are worried, you will violate morality; if you are determined and perseverant, you will not waver. This is the character and cultivation of Qianlong.

2. The book cannot express what it says, and the words cannot express what it means.

From "Book of Changes·Xici". The article cannot say everything completely; even the words it says may not express all the meaning.

3. Confucius said: "Those who are based on heaven are close to the top, and those who are based on earth are close to the bottom, so each one follows its own kind."

From "Book of Changes Qian Gua No. 1" 》. Confucius said: "Therefore, depending on the upward development of heaven and the downward rooting of the earth, this shows that all things gather together according to their categories."

4. "Xiang" said: There is no water in the water. ,Sleepy. A gentleman pursues his ambition with death.

From "Book of Changes·Kun Gua 47". "Xiang Zhuan" says: There is no water in the lake, which symbolizes poverty. A gentleman should realize his ideals even if he is in adverse circumstances and even if he sacrifices his life.

5. Act with caution. Keep your idle evil sincerity, do good deeds without cutting them off, and become virtuous.

From "Book of Changes·Qian·Wenyan". In daily life, all speeches must be honest and all actions must be cautious. Avoid evil thoughts, remain sincere, do things that are beneficial to others without boasting about yourself, and influence people's hearts with profound and extensive moral character and behavior.

6. Act according to the opportunity without waiting until the end of the day.

From "Book of Changes·Xici": "A gentleman acts when an opportunity arises, and does not wait until the end of the day." When you see a favorable opportunity, you must act quickly. Don't wait until the end and delay the opportunity.

7. Slowly hide and educate thieves, refine your appearance and teach adultery.

From "Book of Changes·Xici". Storing property carelessly is like teaching someone to steal it. Dressing up in a voluptuous and gorgeous way is like seducing someone into adultery.

8. A house that accumulates good will always be blessed, and a house that accumulates evil will always have disaster.

From "Book of Changes Kun". As the saying goes, "Good deeds will be rewarded with good deeds, and evil deeds will be rewarded with evil deeds." People who do more good deeds are bound to have good fortune and joy. Whoever sows hatred will suffer.

9. The same voice corresponds to the same spirit.

From "Book of Changes·Shangjing·Qian·Classic Chinese". The same voices will respond to each other, and the same temperaments will seek to unite each other.

10. A gentleman relies on virtue and accumulates small things to become taller.

From "Book of Changes·Sheng·Xiang". A gentleman follows the guidance of morality and accumulates small good deeds to achieve noble character. Gentlemen pay attention to the cultivation of personal temperament and constantly improve their moral character. They are not only polite but also know how to exercise self-restraint. Because of this, their souls are pure and peaceful, and ultimately their lives reach a noble state.