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Selected famous quotes from ancient Chinese philosophy

1. If a worker wants to do his job well, he must first sharpen his tools. ——"The Analects of Confucius·Wei Linggong"

Interpretation: If a craftsman wants to do his job well, he must sharpen his tools in advance. It can be seen from this that if a person wants to be competent at work, he must first learn the skills well. If you read good books today, you will be able to make great achievements tomorrow.

2. There is a long way to go. ——"The Analects of Confucius·Tabo"

Interpretation: A scholar must have lofty ambitions and a strong will, because he has a great responsibility to society and has a long way to go. Hongyi: ambitious and strong-willed. For a person who wants to make a difference, lofty ambition and strong will are indispensable.

3. A well-stocked warehouse shows etiquette, and a well-fed and well-clothed person knows honor and disgrace. ——"Guanzi·Herdsmen"

Interpretation: Only when the granaries are abundant can the people understand the etiquette system; only when the food and clothing are abundant can the people know honor and shame. Material civilization is the basis of spiritual civilization. Those who govern a country must first consider the lives of the people. Lin (lǐn): granary. Real: substantial.

4. Stones from other mountains can attack jade. ——"The Book of Songs·Xiaoya·Crane"

Interpretation: Stones on other mountains can be used to polish jade. It originally refers to the talents of one country, but can also be used by another country. Later, it is a metaphor for using other people's criticism to help correct one's own mistakes, or using other people's situations as a reference. In terms of reading and learning, those who study liberal arts should read some books on natural sciences; those who study natural sciences should also read some books on humanities. Other mountains: other mountains. Attack: pondering.

5. Heaven is moving vigorously, and a gentleman strives to constantly strive for self-improvement. ——"Yi Qian"

Interpretation: The movement of celestial bodies is powerful and powerful. A gentleman should follow it as an example and consciously work hard and never stop. The ancients often had their own experiences when they observed the heaven and earth, mountains and rivers, vegetation, birds and beasts, insects and fish, which is worth learning from. OK: run, run. Jian: strong and powerful.

6. Those who love others will always be loved by others; those who respect others will always be respected by others. ——"Mencius·Li Lou Xia"

Interpretation: People who love others will always love them, and respect other people, others will always respect them. How you treat others will often be treated in the same way. To be respected and loved, you must respect and love others. Heng: Often.