Tian Xingjian, what do you mean by a gentleman striving for self-improvement?

It means that the universe keeps running, and people should follow the example of heaven and earth and move forward forever.

From the Book of Changes by Zhou Wenwang and Jichang.

"Heaven is strong, a gentleman strives for self-improvement", and the next sentence is "the terrain is rich, and a gentleman carries things with morality". Tsinghua's school motto, two sentences mean: the movement of heaven (that is, nature) is strong, accordingly, a gentleman should do things like heaven, constantly strive for self-improvement, be resolute and powerful, and not be lazy; The earth absorbs sunlight and nourishes everything. A gentleman should increase his virtue and set an example. ?

A gentleman should run like a celestial body; If you are a gentleman, measurement should be like the earth, and nothing can't be contained.

A gentleman learns with a vigorous image of heaven, but strives for self-improvement and never stops learning in virtue. "Yi Chuan" says: "Heaven is strong, and gentlemen are constantly striving for self-improvement."

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A famous aphorism with the same meaning as "Heaven is strong, a gentleman strives for self-improvement"

1, not cold, not quiet, not far away.

From the Book of Commandments written by Zhuge Liang to his 8-year-old son Zhuge Zhan at the age of 54.

This couplet reflects Zhuge Liang's philosophical thinking on life. He believes that a person must be indifferent to no desire to have a clear ambition, and he must be lonely and quiet to reach a far-reaching realm. The language is simple and profound, full of Taoist philosophy.

2. Heaven rewards diligence

From the hexagrams in Zhouyi.

It means that God will reward everyone according to their diligence. More hard work, more harvest, as long as you pay enough efforts, you will certainly get the corresponding harvest in the future.

3, don't wait for leisure, white young head, empty and sad. -Song Yue Fei's "Man Jiang Hong Write Huai"

Don't idle away your time, your hair is gray and black, and you have to regret it alone.

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