48 classic sayings of the golden mean

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.