In 1825, in Xiangxiang, Hunan, there was a thief named Zeng Zicheng;

Foolish than others, he served Zeng Wenzheng alone - Mao

It is said that Chiang Kai-shek There are two books on his bedside: "The Bible" and "Zeng Guofan's Family Letters"

He is not an extraordinary genius, but he is the most dull among all the sages of the time - Liang Qichao's "Unique in History" Meet the Lord"

The first famous minister of Zhongxing in the Qing Dynasty

Narrow-minded and vengeful: After becoming a Jinshi, he never forgot the humiliation of his teacher carrying an umbrella

When he was just starting out, He will commit suicide because of the defeat of Jinggang

Regrets in life: Tianjin lesson plans

Stupid children, character defects, regrets in life;

Self-education, and understanding of the problems in one’s own life Deficiencies, every aspect, bit by bit, reflect carefully and earnestly

Changsha Guild Hall, preparing for the Beijing Examination, after failing twice, I bought a book with borrowed 100 taels of silver, "Twenty-Three Histories"< /p>

Zeng Linshu educates children: He does not mention anything about the exams to relieve the burden in his heart; he does not complain about his children; he must study the book.

Grandfather Zeng Yuping: In his early years, he was said to be a playboy. After being ignorant, work hard and establish the family motto of farming and reading

I don’t want to be rich and powerful from generation to generation, but I hope that there will be talents from generation to generation. Scholars are the seeds of reading - Zeng

< p> There are only two things for us to study. One is to improve one's virtue, so as not to be ashamed of oneself; Temperament, due to nature, is difficult to change, but reading can change one's temperament; ancient people who were good at physiognomy also said that reading can change one's physiognomy - Zeng

Protect children's interest in learning and support Zeng Jize's Western studies , Zeng Jihong studied mathematics

Reading methods: 1. Read the classics

2. Never read a book without reading a new book (read intensively, immerse yourself in it, get into it, and be beyond it) (External)

3. Cultivate personal interests and ambitions

4. Take notes, including feelings, thoughts, and doubts

When reading, there is no need to strive to memorize it. , just take it calmly, read a few articles today, read a few tomorrow, it will be beneficial over time - Zeng

To be an official, you must learn from Zeng Guofan, and to do business, you must learn from Hu Xueyan;

To be an official Be honest and stay poor

Why were you poor in the rich days:

1. Being poor in the officialdom is the way to protect yourself

2. Being poor is the way to be good.

3. Life is related to faith

Diligence and simplicity will never make you unhappy; arrogance and fatigue will never make you invincible - Zeng

Father’s Three Keys to Preserving Oneself : abstinence from sex; moderation from labor; moderation in diet

If you are not a saint, you will be a beast - Zeng

1. Keep a diary

2. Respect; be cautious of independence ( You must also be a gentleman after others)

All things in the past are like dying yesterday; all things in the future are like being born today

Practicing Jing Gong

1. Cultivating The habit of sitting quietly

2. Keep your mind calm and calm when things happen (when you encounter something, you should calm down first, no matter what the matter is)

There is something to be said for being gentle and indifferent True knowledge - Zeng

Leeuwenhoek

Make simplicity pure

Silence can produce wisdom, you can think clearly, and you can see things clearly More clearly

The word "loser" means either arrogance or laziness - Zeng

The mediocre people in the world, both ancient and modern, are all defeated because of the word "lazy"; the talented people in the world, both ancient and modern, are all defeated because of the word "lazy". One word of pride leads to defeat;

Whoever writes history in the past ten thousand years wants to be a prince three thousand miles away - Li Hongzhang

I am one myself

I wasted a lot Time

Alone

I don’t play mahjong

I don’t often listen to plays and watch movies

Only once every few years

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I don’t watch TV for long periods of time

Usually only for half an hour

I don’t drop by to chat

Someone asked me

So what did you do most of the time

I reflect on myself

I felt

Now

In addition to the necessities of my job

and the human relationships

I cannot avoid activities

most of my time

It’s all wasted

A lot of my time

I spent it in a muddle

But it’s too late to regret

< p> ——Liang Shiqiu

Lazy: doing nothing; lazy: doing boring things

How to transcend your own laziness: diligence

The benefits of getting up early:

1. More time available

2. Think clearly and work efficiently

3. Develop a good character

People Without diligence, everything will be ruined and the family will be in decline - Zeng

Diligence and hard work must be balanced

There is no easy situation in the world, and there is no free time in life. ——Zeng

People today are wrong when it comes to learning. The greatest knowledge lies within the daily needs of the family. ——Zeng

Cultivate oneself (both oneself and internally), govern the country and bring peace to the world. The Qi family is an important bridge between the world and the outside world

Zeng Guofan’s family concept:

1. Family is the basis of life

2. And To manage the family (filial piety)

3. To manage the family diligently

Books, vegetables, fish and pigs, early cleaning and examination of treasures

The basis of getting married is to please; The basis of one's life is not to be angry; the basis of one's life is not to lie; the basis of one's home is not to get up - Zeng

As long as you can spend some time with your family and children every day, this is the best family. Education - Zeng Jize

There must be a kind of vitality and a kind of interest in people's hearts

Zeng Guofan's interests:

1. Of great personal significance

2. It is of great significance to family and family

3. It is of great significance to the team

Humor master Lin Yutang, humor comes from home, family ties, and family members eat together Chat sometimes

There are worries in life, and joy in life - Zeng

Forcing the mountain god to look after his horses

The team trains to carry out the general luggage, and Parallel ceremony, why use it to move and seal the enemy? Everyone who sees it will fall down

Zi Lu was displeased when he saw Nanzi. The master pointedly pointed it out and said: "Those who reject me will be disgusted by heaven, and heaven will be disgusted with them." I will examine myself three times in a day. ——Zeng Shen (Zeng Zi)

Under the scolding of Principal Liu, he learned from the experience and changed his name to quit smoking

Quitting smoking for the first time was like the hesitation of losing breast milk——Zeng

The first time I quit smoking ended in failure, so I transferred to Yuelu Academy and publicly quit smoking for the second time in front of my classmates

If you are successful in the examination, you will inevitably take a few puffs; if you fail the college entrance examination, you will feel frustrated. It’s inevitable to take a few puffs. Failed again

Talked too much, ate too much, smoked too much, and became sleepy - Zeng

Thirty-one years old (learned Jing Gong for self-cultivation and spiritual cultivation from Tang Jian and Wo Ren, the masters of Neo-Confucianism) ) succeeded in quitting smoking. On a late autumn night, he quietly smashed his smoking utensil alone and wrote the "Twelve Daily Lessons": 1. Respect the Lord 2. Sit quietly 3. Get up early (not fall in love after waking up) 4. Read Fuji 5. Read history 6. Know your fate every day (take notes, reflect on your body and mind) 7. Don’t forget what you can do (you should also practice the skills you are good at) 8. Speak carefully 9. Nourish your energy 10. Protect yourself ( Abstinence in food and drink) 11. Writing 12. Not going out at night; only not mentioning smoking cessation

Recognize the importance of eternity in life

True introspection is not only It is a reminder and requirement for oneself, and it is also a way of life and living habits. Integrate introspection into life