Confucius' famous saying 100 and its explanation
1, the way of university is in Mingde, in the people and in perfection. -Excerpted from Confucius' University.
Explanation: The purpose of a university is to show noble character, make people get rid of old habits and reach the highest state of perfection.
2, the so-called sincere person, do not deceive themselves, such as evil stench, such as lust, this is called self-modesty, so the gentleman must be cautious. -Excerpted from Confucius' University.
Explanation: The so-called honest heart means not deceiving yourself, hating evil like stink, and loving kindness like beauty, so that you can feel at ease, so a gentleman must be careful when he is alone.
3, the house of Furun, the body of Derun, broad-minded and fat, so the gentleman must be sincere. -Excerpted from Confucius' University.
Explanation: Wealth can decorate the home, morality can decorate the body and mind, and broadmindedness can make the body and mind comfortable, so a gentleman must be honest in thought.
4, people do not know the evil of children, do not know their seedlings. -Excerpted from Confucius' University.
Explanation: No one knows the disadvantages of their children, and no one knows the prosperity of their seedlings.
5, the gentleman has everything, and then ask everyone. -Excerpted from Confucius' University.
Explanation: Only when you have good virtue can you ask others to do good.
6, "Poetry" cloud: "Tao Yao Yao, its Ye Zhenzhen. The son of Yu Gui is suitable for his family. " -Excerpted from Confucius' University.
Interpretation: The Book of Songs says: "The lush peach trees have bright flowers. This girl is married and can live in harmony with her husband's family. "
7, emotions are not sent, that is, in the middle, hair is in the middle, that is, and. Neutrality, the position of heaven, the education of all things. -Excerpted from Confucius' The Doctrine of the Mean
Explanation: people's emotions are not shown, which is called neutrality; Obeying the law is called harmony. When we reach neutrality, heaven and earth are in their proper places, and everything grows.
8. Don't do to others what you don't want them to do to you. -Excerpted from Confucius' The Doctrine of the Mean
Explanation: Don't add what you don't want others to add to yourself.
9. Learn to be close to knowledge, be close to benevolence, and be ashamed to be close to courage. -Excerpted from Confucius' The Doctrine of the Mean
Commentary: I like to learn to be close to wisdom, to do good deeds to be close to benevolence, and to be ashamed to be close to courage.
10, everything is ready, and if it is not prepared, it will be wasted. -Excerpted from Confucius' The Doctrine of the Mean
Explanation: anything can be successful if it is prepared, and it will fail if it is not prepared.
1 1. Be knowledgeable, interrogate, think carefully, distinguish clearly and persist. -Excerpted from Confucius' The Doctrine of the Mean
Interpretation: extensive research, detailed exploration, careful thinking, clear identification and faithful implementation.
12, the way of heaven and earth, can be summed up in one word: not the same thing, it is unpredictable. The way of heaven and earth: Bo Ye, Hou Ye, Gao Ye, Ye Ming, You Ye and Jiu Ye. -Excerpted from Confucius' The Doctrine of the Mean
Explanation: The law of heaven and earth can be summarized in one sentence. It is sincere and unpredictable. The law of heaven and earth is: wide, deep, super, clever, long and long.
13, the way of a gentleman, but Ri Zhang; However, the villain's way is dying out. Gentleman's way, light and tireless, simple and elegant, gentle and understanding, knowing far, knowing the wind and subtlety, can be combined with entering Germany. -Excerpted from Confucius' The Doctrine of the Mean
Explanation: A gentleman's way of being a man is that his appearance is dull and colorless, but his virtue is becoming more and more obvious. The villain's way is: the appearance is bright, but it gradually disappears. A gentleman's way of being a man is that his appearance is plain and not disgusting, he is simple and colorful, gentle and organized, he knows that he will start from near, he knows that he will educate others from himself, and he knows that hidden things will gradually emerge, thus entering the virtue of a saint.
14, study from time to time, not to mention? Is it not delightful to have friends coming from distant quarters? Isn't he a completely moral person? Although people may not pay attention to him, he won't feel uneasy. -from the Analects of Confucius
Note: isn't it a great pleasure to pay attention to continuous review after learning? Is it not delightful to have friends coming from distant quarters? Can't a person with this kind of moral cultivation be called a gentleman even if others don't know him?
15, visit yourself three times a day: Are you unfaithful to others? Don't believe in making friends? Can you pass it on? -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: I reflect on myself many times every day: Have I done my best for others? Do you treat your friends sincerely? Have you reviewed the lessons taught by the teacher?
16, Xi' an Xian Yi se; Parents can do their best; Things can lead people; Keep your word to your friends. Although I haven't studied, I call it learning. -from the Analects of Confucius
Interpretation: respect for the virtuous, not the female; Filial piety can do the best; Serving the monarch can forget my life; When dealing with friends, you can keep your word. Although such a person said he didn't learn the truth of being a man, I think he did.
17, courtesy is reciprocal, and peace is precious. -from the Analects of Confucius
Note: When using etiquette, we should pay special attention to living in harmony.
18, food is the most important thing for a gentleman ... If he is sensitive to things and careful about what he says, he will have a proper way, be honest and be eager to learn. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: A gentleman doesn't want to eat too much ... He should work diligently, speak carefully, get close to reasonable people and learn from them to correct his shortcomings. This can be said to be a studious person.
19, not suffering from the unknown, suffering from the unknown. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: I'm not worried that others don't understand me. I'm worried that I can't understand others.
20, for politics with morality, such as Beichen, living in its place and the stars. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: it is necessary to govern the country by morality. It's like Polaris. Although fixed in one place, the stars are willing to surround it.
2 1, "Poetry" 300, in a word, said: "Thinking is innocent." -from the Analects of Confucius
Interpretation: There are 300 articles in The Book of Songs, which can be summarized in one sentence: "Pure thoughts, no evil."
22. Nine times out of ten, I am determined to learn. Standing at 30, not confused at 40, knowing destiny at 50, obeying at 60, and eager to follow your heart at 70. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: I started studying at the age of fifteen, and I can stand on my own feet at the age of thirty. At the age of forty, I am no longer confused by all kinds of things. At the age of fifty, I understood the laws of nature. At the age of sixty, I could understand what I heard and distinguish between true and false. At the age of seventy, I can do anything I want without exceeding the etiquette.
23, review the old and learn new, you can be a teacher. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: If we often review what we have learned, we can constantly generate new experiences and gains. This method can be said to be our teacher
24, the gentleman is not as good as Zhou, and the villain is not as good. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: Gentlemen generally unite with all people, not just a few. Villains only collude with a few people and are not close to everyone.
25. Learning without thinking is useless, and thinking without learning is dangerous. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: If you only study and don't think deeply, you will get nothing, but if you only think and refuse to study, it is also very dangerous.
26. Knowing is knowing, not knowing is not knowing, but knowing. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: To know is to know, and to admit that you don't know if you don't know is the correct attitude towards knowledge.
27. People who don't believe don't know what they can do. Why can't the big car run away and the small car run away? -from the Analects of Confucius
I don't know how a person can stand in this world if he doesn't keep his word. Just like an ox cart without a whip and a carriage without a whip. What can we walk on?
28. Is it tolerable? Why not? -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: If this kind of behavior can be tolerated, what other behaviors can't be tolerated?
29, "Guan Yu", happy but not obscene, sad but not hurt. -from the Analects of Confucius
Commentary: The poem Guanju is happy but not too much, sad but not sad.
30, benevolent beauty, choose not benevolent, how do you know? -from the Analects of Confucius
Description: It is best to reach the realm of benevolence. If you can't reach the realm of benevolence in all aspects, how can you be regarded as a wise man?
3 1, the gentleman is wild, and the villain is pregnant with the soil; A gentleman is guilty of punishment, but a villain is guilty of profit. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: what a gentleman thinks is how to be kind, and what a villain thinks is how to get a comfortable place; What a gentleman thinks is how not to violate the criminal law, and what a villain thinks is how to benefit himself.
32, do not suffer from nowhere, suffer from it. Don't worry about the unknown, look for the known. -from the Analects of Confucius
Note: A person should not worry about not having official salary, but about not having the ability to be an official. You should not worry that others don't know you, but pursue talents that can make others know you.
33. A gentleman is figurative, while a villain is figurative. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: A gentleman knows to pursue morality, while a villain only knows to pursue self-interest.
34, see xian Si Qi how, see not xian and introspection. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: When you meet a smart person, you should consider how to keep up with him. When you meet an immoral person, you should reflect on yourself and see if you have the same shortcomings.
35. A gentleman talks but doesn't do it. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: A word spoken by a gentleman is a lost cause.
36. You can't carve rotten wood. -from the Analects of Confucius
Description: You can't carve rotten wood.
37, sensitive and eager to learn, not ashamed to ask questions, called "text." -from the Analects of Confucius
Commentary: Smart and eager to learn, not ashamed to ask people with low status, so it is called "Wen".
38, its knowledge can be reached, its stupidity is also. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: His cleverness can be achieved by others, but his stupidity is difficult for others to achieve.
39. Quality is better than literature, and literature is better than history. Gentle, then a gentleman. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: If simplicity is better than literary talent, it will appear rude, while literary talent is better than simplicity, and it will also become vanity. Only when the appearance and heart are properly matched can you be considered a gentleman.
40. Knowing is not as good as being good, and being good is not as good as being happy. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: People who only know about anything are not as good as those who love them, and those who love them are not as good as those who enjoy them.
4 1, Chinese or above, linguistics is also acceptable; Under the China people, not verbally. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: You can talk about profound knowledge with people with above-average talent. You can't talk about profound knowledge with a person whose talent is below average.
42. The knower enjoys water, and the benevolent enjoys Leshan. Those who know move, those who are good are quiet, those who know are happy, and those who are good live longer. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: A wise man likes water because he is as active and flowing as water, and a kind man likes mountains because his heart is as thick as mountains. Smart people are active, kind people are quiet, smart people are optimistic, and kind people live long.
43. Know silently and never tire of learning and never tire of teaching. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: Learn by heart what you have learned, persist in learning without getting bored, and tirelessly teach others.
44. I will do it even though I have money to ask for. If you can't ask, just do as I say. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: If wealth can be won, I will do it even if I have to be a coachman with a whip in my hand, but if I can't pursue it, I might as well do what I like.
45, angry and forget to eat, happy and forget worry, I don't know that old age is coming to the clouds. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: I often forget to eat when I am angry. Once you gain something, you forget your sadness happily and don't even feel your aging.
46, a threesome, there must be my teacher. Choose the good and follow it, change the bad. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: If three people walk together, one of the other two must be my teacher. If they have advantages, I will learn; If they have shortcomings, I will correct them as a reference.
47. Zi teaches four things: literature, conduct, loyalty and faith. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: Confucius educated students from four aspects: learning culture, cultivating virtue, loyalty, words and deeds.
An upright man is open and poised while a petty man is anxious and worried.. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: A gentleman is broad-minded and bright, while a villain is narrow-minded and sad.
49, the bird will die, and its song is also sad; The dying man speaks the truth. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: When a bird is dying, its cry is sad. When a person is dying, his words are kind.
50. Scholars have a long way to go to strive for self-improvement. Benevolence thinks it's ok, isn't it important? Not far from death? -from the Analects of Confucius
Commentary: A scholar has to be broad-minded and strong-willed, because he shoulders heavy responsibilities and has a long way to go. He took it as his mission to realize the ideal of benevolence. Is the burden not heavy? He fought to the death for this ideal. Isn't it not far?
5 1, viscount: meaningless, unnecessary, unrealistic and egoless. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: Confucius did not have the following four faults: subjective assumption, absolute affirmation, opinionated opinion and self-righteousness.
52. Look ahead and suddenly come back. The master was persuasive and left me a message asking me to be polite. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: Expectation seems to be ahead, and suddenly it seems to be behind. The teacher is good at inducing me step by step, broadening my horizons with ancient cultural classics and restraining my behavior with etiquette.
53. The son said in Sichuan: "The deceased is like a husband! Don't give up day and night. " -from the Analects of Confucius
Commentary: Confucius stood on the shore and pointed to the river and said, "The passage of time is like this river! It flows day and night. "
54. I have never seen a good virtue as a good color. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: I have never met anyone who loves me as much as Amy.
55, the afterlife is awesome, how do you know that the newcomer is not now? Forty or fifty people don't know anything, I'm not afraid. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: Young people are terrible, because how do we know that his future is not as good as ours? But if a person is 40 or 50 years old and still unknown, then there is nothing to be afraid of.
56, the three armed forces can win the handsome, ordinary people can't win the ambition. . -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: In a battle, the commander-in-chief of the three armies can be captured, but the will of an ordinary person cannot be forcibly changed.
57, cold, and then know the pine and cypress carving. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: Only when the climate is cold can we understand Ao Shuang's independent character.
58. If you can't deal with people, how can you deal with ghosts? -from the Analects of Confucius
Commentary: How can you serve ghosts when people are not well served?
59, life and death, wealth in the sky. A gentleman is respectful without loss, respectful to others, and brothers all over the world. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: Life and death are determined by fate, and wealth is determined by God. As long as a gentleman is perfect without fault, respects others and conforms to etiquette, then everyone in the world is like brothers.
60. A gentleman's adult beauty is not an adult's evil. The villain is the opposite. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: A gentleman accomplishes the good things of others, but not the bad things of others. The villain is just the opposite.
6 1, politician, yes. The son is handsome and tall, who dares to be wrong? -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: Politics means being positive. If you can take the lead in taking the right path, who dares not to take the right path?
62. The name is not justified; Words are not smooth, things are not smooth; ..... Therefore, the name of a gentleman must be spoken, and words must be feasible. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: the name is incorrect, which makes no sense in theory and can't be done in theory; ..... So it must be reasonable in theory and feasible in practice for a gentleman to name a thing.
63. Recite 300 Poems, and teach them to be political, which is unattainable; Make its side, not exclusive; Although a lot, but also xi thought? -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: Although he has read 300 pieces of The Book of Songs, he can't handle political affairs well. Send him abroad, but he can't handle it independently according to the specific situation; What's the use of such people, even if they read more?
64, its body is right, can not be ordered; His body is not straight, although he disobeys. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: As long as the superior people behave correctly, then they will not give orders, and the following people will follow suit; If his behavior is not correct, even if he issues an order, the following people will not obey.
65. A gentleman is harmonious but different, while a villain is not harmonious. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: A gentleman can coordinate the left and right, but he doesn't follow blindly. A villain can only follow blindly and can't get along with others.
66. A gentleman is easier said than done. Don't say it; It also allows people, this device. It's easy for the villain to say something difficult. Although it can't be said, it can be said; It also makes people want to be prepared. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: It is easier for a gentleman to serve than to please. If you like it in an improper way, he won't like it; But when it comes to employing people, he can only use quantity. The villain is difficult to serve, but it is easy to win his favor. If you please him by improper means, he will like it; But when he uses people, he will ask for complete blame.
As you can see, if you are in danger, you should not forget the words in your life for a long time, and you can also become an adult. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: I can think of morality in the face of selfish interests, stand up when I am in danger, and never forget my lifelong commitment. I can be said to be a perfect person.
68. A gentleman is ashamed of his words and deeds. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: A gentleman speaks but doesn't do it.
69. Or, "How about good for evil?" Confucius said, "How can I repay you? Direct complaints, good for good. " -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: some people say, "if you repay others' hatred for yourself with kindness, can you?" "So, what do you use to repay the kindness of others?" ? It is better to treat grievances fairly and repay kindness with kindness. "
70. Confucius said, "If you give it, women will give it to people who learn a lot?" Right: "Of course, right or wrong?" He said, "No, give it consistency." -from the Analects of Confucius
Commentary: Confucius said: "Duanmu Ci! Do you think I am a learned person who can recite? " Zi Gong replied, "Yes, isn't it?" Confucius said, "No, I used a basic truth to run through them."
7 1, it's a loss to be able to speak or not. Don't talk to it in words, it's rude. Those who know, don't lose people, don't lose words. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: You can talk to him without talking, which is a missed talent. It's a waste of breath to talk to him instead of talking to him. Smart people will neither miss talents nor waste language.
72. Kill yourself and die. -from the Analects of Confucius
Description: You can sacrifice your own life to be full of benevolence.
73. If a worker wants to do a good job, he must sharpen his tools first. -from the Analects of Confucius
Description: A craftsman must first have sharp tools if he wants to do a good job.
74. He who has no long-term worries must have near worries. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: If a person doesn't think long-term, he must have immediate worries.
75. Bow is far from complaining. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: If a person can blame himself more and others less, he will not incur resentment from others.
76. A gentleman seeks for himself, while a villain seeks for others. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: A gentleman depends on himself, while a villain demands others everywhere.
77. Don't do to others what you don't want them to do to you. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: Don't impose on others what you don't want to do.
78. If you can't bear it, make a great plan. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: If you can't help getting angry for a while, you will ruin the whole event.
79. If you don't change, it will be too much. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: If there is an uncorrectable mistake, it is a real mistake.
80. It's no use thinking about it if you don't eat all day and stay up all night. You might as well study. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: I have been thinking hard for a day without eating and a night without sleeping, but to no avail. I might as well study.
8 1, benevolent, not a teacher. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: In front of Ren's practice, even if the teacher is in front, don't be modest.
82. teach indiscriminately. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: Educate people, no matter what kind of people they are.
83. There are different ways and no common goals. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: We hold different views and don't discuss things with each other.
84. Don't be poor and suffer from inequality, and don't be poor and suffer from anxiety. ..... when it comes, it is safe. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: I don't worry about a small amount of wealth, I just worry about uneven wealth, I don't worry about a vast territory with few people, I just worry about domestic unrest. ..... since I'm here, we should let them live and work in peace and contentment.
85, don't say it is called mania; Words without words are hidden; In the absence of color, it is called "Bi". -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: It is impatient to talk when you shouldn't. Keeping silent when you should speak is called concealment; If you don't look at other people's faces, it's called no expression of eyes.
86. A gentleman has three precepts: when he is young, his blood gas is uncertain, and his color is empty; In his prime, he is covered in blood and he is fighting for it; Even when you are old, your blood is failing and you can quit. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: a gentleman should be alert to three things: when he is young, his blood gas has not yet been determined, and he should not be lascivious; When you are in your prime, you must not be brave and aggressive; When you are old, your blood is weak, so you should abstain from greed.
87. Those who are born with knowledge are also on the stage; Those who learn and know, second; Learn from difficulties, secondly; It is better for the people if they are stuck and don't learn. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: People who know from birth are superior, those who know after learning are inferior, those who learn when they are confused are inferior, and those who don't learn when they are confused are the lowest.
88. A gentleman has Jiu Si: seeing is bright, listening is smart, and color is warm. Look respectfully, say loyally, think respectfully, ask doubtful questions, and think hard, as you can see. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: a gentleman should consider nine things: look, consider whether it is clear; Listen and consider whether it is clear; Look, consider whether it is gentle; Appearance should consider whether it is respectful; Words should consider whether they are faithful; When you do something, you should consider whether you are serious or not; Doubt, consider whether to ask for advice; Anger, consider whether there are future troubles; At present, we should consider whether to reach out.
89. Sex is similar, but learning is far away. -from the Analects of Confucius
Description: People's temperament is similar, but they are far apart because of the influence of environmental customs.
90. If you don't get it, you will get it; What you get, you lose. You can do anything if you suffer from loss. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: when he didn't get the official position, he was afraid that he wouldn't get it; I got the position, but I'm afraid of losing it. If you are afraid of losing it, you can do anything bad.
9 1, only women are difficult to raise, being near is inferior, and being far away is resentful. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: only women and villains are the most difficult to get along with and get close to. They say you are not solemn; If you are alienated, they will resent you again.
92. The past cannot be remonstrated, but those who come can still be chased. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: the past is irreparable, and the future may be able to make up for it.
93, the day knows its death, and the month does not forget its ability. It can be said that it is already eager to try. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: I know what I don't know every day, and I don't forget what I know every month. I like studying, so to speak.
94, knowledgeable and determined, ask questions and think about them, and benevolence is among them. -from the Analects of Confucius
Description: study extensively, concentrate, ask for advice seriously, and think more about current practical problems. Ren is one of them.
95. There are three changes in a gentleman: look at his nature, that is, his warmth, and listen to his words. -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: There are three changes in the impression of a gentleman: from a distance, he is solemn and dignified. When he is in contact, he is gentle and amiable, listening to him and being serious and meticulous.
96. Germany is not idle, and Germany can come and go. -from the Analects of Confucius
Note: you can't cross the line in major moral integrity, but you can do something in life.
97. To be an official, you must learn. If you learn, you will be an official. -from the Analects of Confucius
Note: To be a good official, you must study if you have spare capacity. Study hard and be an official if you have spare capacity.
98. Without good morals and good channels, how can we do things? How could you die? -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: a person who sticks to morality but can't carry it forward can't be counted as having him or not.
99, although the trail, there will be considerable people; He who is afraid of mud is a gentleman. -from the Analects of Confucius
Note: Even if it is a small skill, there must be something worth seeing. But I'm afraid it will hinder the lofty cause, so gentlemen don't do these things.
100, Zhang Zishuo "What are the five beauties?" Confucius said, "A gentleman benefits without toil, labors without resentment, desires without greed, is Thai but not arrogant, and is strong but not fierce." -from the Analects of Confucius
Explanation: Zhang Zi asked, "What are the five virtues?" Confucius said: "A gentleman benefits the people without spending money; Let the people work hard, but the people have no complaints; I want something, but I am not greedy; Quiet and reserved but not arrogant; Majestic but not fierce. "
Introduction of Confucius
Confucius (5565438 BC+April 479 BC165438 BC+479 BC), surnamed Kong, was born in Taocheng, Lu in the Spring and Autumn Period, and his ancestral home (now Xiayi County, Henan Province). He was a great thinker in ancient China.
Confucius initiated private lectures and advocated benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom and faith. There are 3,000 disciples, including 72 sages. He led some disciples to travel around the world for fourteen years, and revised the Six Classics (Poetry, Books, Rites, Music, I Ching, Spring and Autumn) in his later years. After his death, his disciples and re-disciples recorded the words, deeds and thoughts of Confucius and his disciples and compiled The Analects. This book is regarded as a Confucian classic.