1. Be knowledgeable, interrogate, think carefully, distinguish and persist.
From The Book of Rites The Doctrine of the Mean. We should study extensively and in many ways; There is something you don't understand to ask; Then think carefully and analyze; Clearly distinguish and discuss different opinions; Understand, understand, we must be firm, practical and persistent to implement. These words are about learning and learning, step by step, continuous progress, and integration of knowledge and practice.
2. "Poetry" says, "How about getting dressed?" . I hate writing. Therefore, the way of a gentleman is dark and Ri Zhang; However, the villain's way is dying out.
From the doctrine of the mean and righteousness. In the Book of Songs, it is said that "you wear gorgeous brocade clothes with a pullover on the outside" to prevent gorgeous clothes from being too exposed. Therefore, the way of a gentleman's life lies in his appearance, but his inner virtue is more and more obvious; The attitude of the villain is that the appearance is gorgeous, but it will become more and more dim as time goes by.
3. Everything is ready, and nothing is ready. Make rules before speaking, make rules before doing, make rules before doing, and make rules before doing.
From The Book of Rites The Doctrine of the Mean. Yu: the same as "forward", forward. Waste: corruption. Rudder: trip; It is not smooth sailing. It is easy to succeed if you are prepared, and it will fail if you are not prepared. Think before you speak, and you won't be interrupted by knots; If you are prepared before doing things, you will not encounter difficulties; If you are prepared before you act, you will not regret it; Choose the road ahead of time, and you won't despair.
4. A gentleman is guilty of introspection and has no evil ambition. What you can't reach is what you can't see
From the doctrine of the mean and righteousness. If a gentleman introspects in his heart, there will be no mistakes and guilt, and there will be no evil thoughts in his heart. The reason why a gentleman's virtue is higher than that of ordinary people is probably because he is strict with himself where others can't see him.
A gentleman should be cautious about what he has not seen, and fear is almost unheard of. Don't be invisible, don't be subtle, so a gentleman is cautious.
From The Book of Rites The Doctrine of the Mean. A gentleman should be cautious and respectful where he is not seen, and be wary of fear when he is not heard; There are no secrets and subtle things in the world that will not be revealed, so a gentleman will be cautious and solemn even if he acts alone without supervision. This sentence points out that a cultivated gentleman should pay attention to his behavior not only in public, but also when he is alone.
6. The winner is also the foundation of the world; And also, the world is also; Neutrality, the position of heaven, the education of all things.
From The Book of Rites The Doctrine of the Mean. The doctrine of the mean is the common foundation of all people in the world, and harmony is the principle that all people in the world follow together; When we reach a state of neutrality, heaven and earth will be in their proper places, and everything should not be deliberately developed and expanded.
7. If a person can do it, he will do it. People can do it in ten ways and thousands of ways.
From The Book of Rites The Doctrine of the Mean. Others learn once, and I learn a hundred times; Others will learn it ten times and I will learn it a thousand times. This sentence means that in order to master a certain skill or knowledge, I would rather make a hundredfold effort; Encourage people to persevere. If this can be done, fools will become smart and the weak will become strong.
8. Only when the world is the holiest can we be smart and have a sense of existence. Rich and gentle enough to be inclusive; Strong and resolute enough to persist; Qi Zhuang is honest enough and respectful; A careful examination of arts and sciences is enough to make a difference.
From the golden mean, cultivate one's morality. Only the smartest saints in the world can be so wise and rule the world; Generous enough and gentle enough to tolerate people and things in the world; Enough efforts and perseverance to manage the major events in charge of the world; Solemn and upright enough to get people's respect; Clear enough to tell right from wrong.
9. In the upper position, not in the lower position; Secondly, it doesn't help.
From The Book of Rites The Doctrine of the Mean. People who are in high positions but don't bully people in low positions; A person in a low position and not attached to a high position. This sentence is often used to describe that leaders should be correct and self-sufficient, and lead an honest and clean life.
10. Great virtue will win its status, wealth, reputation and longevity.
On average. Position: status. People with high morality will definitely be in the corresponding position, will definitely get the corresponding wealth, will definitely get the corresponding fame and will definitely get the corresponding life.