The classical Chinese about benevolence and righteousness
Benevolence and righteousness was a moral concept that was widely passed down and applied in ancient China. Its core concept was that "benevolence" and "righteousness" represented kindness and justice between people respectively. Benevolence and righteousness were regarded as the foundation of human morality and an important component of social order and harmony. There is a saying in the Analects of Confucius: "Is benevolence far away?" Look at other people's country as you look at your own country. Look at other people's homes as you look at your own. Treat others as if they were themselves." This sentence emphasized the breadth and importance of benevolence and righteousness. People should treat others with benevolence and treat their families and the whole society as if they were their own country. At the same time, the Analects of Confucius also emphasized the importance of justice. It believed that people should uphold the principle of justice, not harm others, abide by the law, and maintain social order. In ancient Chinese culture, benevolence and righteousness were regarded as a lofty moral standard and were widely used in poetry, prose, novels and other literary works. For example, the Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi's "Farewell to the Ancient Grass" had a line: "The grass on the plains withered and flourished every year. The wildfire never ends, and the spring breeze blows, it grows again. The far-off fragrance encroaches on the ancient road, the clear green connecting the deserted city. And send the prince to the lush garden to bid farewell." This poem depicted the life cycle of plants in nature and also expressed people's pursuit and yearning for benevolence, righteousness, and morality. Benevolence and righteousness are an important moral concept, representing the spirit of human kindness and justice, and an important component of social order and harmony. Benevolence and righteousness were regarded as a lofty moral standard in ancient Chinese literary works, which was widely passed down and promoted.