1. Heaven is moving vigorously, and a gentleman strives to constantly strive for self-improvement. ——"Book of Changes"
Translation: As a gentleman, you should have a strong will, an endless spirit of struggle, strive to strengthen self-cultivation, complete and develop your own studies or career, and this is reflected in your ability to do so. The will of Heaven will live up to the responsibilities and talents given to a gentleman by the universe.
2. Don’t do evil because it’s small, and don’t do good because it’s small. ——Liu Bei
Translation: For any thing, don’t do it just because it is a small, inconspicuous bad thing; on the contrary, do it for something small. Don't do something good that benefits others just because it doesn't mean much.
3. Seeing good is like falling short, and seeing bad is like exploring the soup. ——"The Analects of Confucius"
Translation: When you see a good person, you are afraid that it will be too late to learn from him; when you see a good thing, you are afraid that you will not be able to do it if it is too late. When you see evil people or bad things, it's like coming into contact with hot water. You should leave immediately and stay away.
4. When you see a virtuous person, think about them, and when you see a virtuous person, you should reflect on yourself. ——"The Analects of Confucius"
Translation: When you see someone who has strengths and advantages that exceed your own in a certain aspect, humbly ask for advice and find ways to catch up with him and reach the same level as him; when you see someone with some kind of If you have any shortcomings or deficiencies, you should calmly reflect on them and see if they are the same for you.
5. If you are generous to yourself but do not blame others, you will be far away from resentment. ——"The Analects of Confucius"
Translation: If you work hard and take the main responsibility if you make a mistake, it is "be generous to yourself". To be more understanding and tolerant to others is to "take less responsibility from others". In this way, There will be no resentment towards each other.
6. Do your duty and do not give in to the teacher. ——"The Analects of Confucius"
Translation: When you encounter a good thing that you should do, you should not hesitate. Even if the teacher is nearby, you should rush to do it. Later it developed into the idiom "do your duty without giving in".
7. Everyone can be Yao and Shun. ——"Mencius"
Translation: As long as they work hard, everyone can become a great sage like Yao and Shun.
8. A thousand-foot embankment will collapse with ant holes; a hundred-foot room will be burned with smoke from the gap. ——"Han Feizi"
Translation: A thousand-mile embankment may collapse because of ants digging holes; a hundred-foot-tall building may be burned down because of fire caused by sparks emerging from the gaps in the chimney.
9. A gentleman wants to be slow in words but quick in deeds. ——"The Analects of Confucius"
Translation: A gentleman does not talk too much, but he does things quickly and dexterously.
10. A gentleman keeps his weapons hidden and waits for the time to come. ——"Book of Changes"
Translation: Even if a gentleman has outstanding talents and extraordinary skills, he will not show off or show off everywhere. It's about putting talents or skills to use when necessary.