It meant that one should judge a person based on his specific objective actions (the impact on objective existence), not based on his thoughts. In other words, people with moral character value their actions more than their thoughts. After all, everyone could say beautiful words, but not everyone was willing to do decent things. Moreover, without really being in a specific situation, they would not know what choice they would make in the face of temptation.
Different classic works had different original expressions and meanings of the way of a gentleman. For example, in the Analects of Confucius, there was a saying," People don't know, but they don't get angry. Isn't that a gentleman?" It meant that a gentleman wouldn't be angry or resentful when he wasn't understood by others. It was easy to know the truth but difficult to do it. Only by doing what he said could he be called a gentleman. In the Doctrine of the Middle Way, it was mentioned that the way of a gentleman was to be humble when walking far away, and to be humble when climbing high. This meant that a gentleman's implementation of the golden mean was like walking a long road and starting from a close place, climbing a high mountain and starting from a low place. If he wanted to achieve great things, he had to first manage his small family well, because he treated his family and others with the same heart. If he would show arrogance at home, it might be the same outside. On the contrary, if he did not get along well at home and was overly enthusiastic to outsiders, this kind of kindness might be hypocritical. There was also the saying," The way of a gentleman starts from a couple. When it comes to its end, it can be seen from heaven and earth." The implication was that the way of a gentleman started from ordinary men and women, but the highest realm was clear to the whole world. The way of a gentleman was broad and subtle. Although ordinary men and women could understand and implement it, there were also places that the saints did not know and could not do. This meant that the way of a gentleman could be comprehended from big and small things. Everyone could abide by it, but very few people really insisted on it. "A wise man can surpass it, but a fool can't. If the Tao is not clear, I know it. The wise man surpasses it, and the unwise man cannot catch up with it. This implied the reason why the doctrine of the mean could not be implemented. Wisdom was high but benevolence was insufficient. It was not advisable to have wisdom without compassion and joy to help all living beings. Foolish people did not understand the doctrine of the mean and refused to implement it, just like how people ate but few people could really understand the taste. In short, the way of a gentleman contained many meanings, such as benevolence, respect, shame, right and wrong, consistent words and deeds, tolerance, humility, starting from oneself and small things.
"The Book of Changes" is for the gentleman to plan, not for the villain to plan, so in the hexagram to write virtue, although the lines are small and big, as long as the words of the lines, must be based on the meaning of the gentleman. One thing has two bodies, which is called Tai Chi! Yin and yang are the natural laws of nature, which are the results of the formation of images. The hardness and softness of the natural laws are the effects of the laws of nature. Benevolence, righteousness and humanity are the establishment of human nature. There are three kinds of talents, two kinds of talents, all have the way of heaven and earth. Yin and yang, hardness and softness, benevolence and righteousness are the foundation, and then we know how to adapt to the times. Therefore, if heaven and earth are destroyed, we cannot see the Book of Changes. The six lines move according to their own interests, so they conform to the principles of yin and yang, hardness and softness, benevolence and righteousness, and life. Therefore, it is said that the movement of the six lines is the way of the three poles. Yang qi covers the whole body and many yin qi, and many yin qi work together to form a yang qi. This is the truth. Therefore, two monarchs share one common people, one common people has two monarchs, both above and below are the way of villains; It is the way of a gentleman to govern two people with one monarch, and to govern two people with one monarch. "The Book of Changes" for the gentleman to plan, to pursue good luck to avoid evil; If it is said that destiny has a fixed rule, how can good luck be pursued, and how can evil be avoided? The first meaning of the opening chapter is,"A family that accumulates good deeds will certainly have after-celebrations." The novel " Half Conspiracy for the Court and Half Conspiracy for the Monarch " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
A gentleman had many meanings. In terms of moral character, a gentleman was someone who was extremely honest with himself and could calmly face his inner desires, not just someone who appeared decent and positive in the impression of others. In literary works, the term " gentleman " was sometimes used to satirize those rebellious scholars who served warlords, politicians, and other ruling classes but thought highly of themselves. In addition, in the novel " Flying Fox Biography ", there was Tang Pei, who was known as " the Seven Provinces of the Rain ". He was full of benevolence, righteousness, and morality, but in fact, he was full of thieves and prostitutes. This was also the image of a " gentleman " after his nature was exposed.
A poem by the Tang Dynasty poet, Li Bai, meant " to welcome a beautiful moment while drinking." The original text was as follows: Don't you see that the Yellow River flows from heaven to the sea and never returns? Can't you see the bright mirror in the high hall sad, white hair in the morning like black silk, turning into snow in the evening? Life is full of joy, do not let the golden cup empty face the moon. I'm born with talent, I'm sure it'll be useful. Cook sheep, slaughter cattle and make fun of each other. You must drink 300 cups at a time. Master Cen, Dan Qiusheng, will not stop drinking. I'll sing a song for you, please listen to it for me. Bells, drums and jade are not worth being expensive. I hope I'll be drunk for a long time and don't wake up. Since ancient times, sages and sages have been lonely, only the drinker left his name. In the past, the king of Chen gave a banquet in Pingle to drink ten thousand taels of wine. Why should the host say that there is little money? I must buy it directly and pour it to you. I'll go out and exchange my five-streaked horse for fine wine to relieve my eternal sorrow with you.
Chang 'an ancient meaning of the original text is: Chang' an Avenue even narrow slope, green cattle white horse seven incense car. The jade chariot passed through the main house, and the golden whip came to the Hou family one after another. The dragon holds the treasure cover in its mouth to bear the rising sun, and the phoenix spits tassels with the sunset glow. A thousand feet of gossamer rushed around the tree, a group of delicate birds cried together. Flowers and butterflies sing and play beside thousands of doors, green trees and silver platforms in thousands of colors. On the road, the windows are crisscrossed with each other, and the double watchtowers are connected with phoenix wings.
The way of a gentleman encompassed many meanings. From the perspective of inner cultivation, a gentleman should be benevolent and righteous, cultivate his inner self and transform his outer self, cultivate his virtue in a quiet time, be upright in his heart and have no selfish desires, and achieve his virtue through accumulated good deeds. This cultivation was not a day's work, and it needed to be devoted to correct conduct. In terms of attitude towards life, a gentleman acted like a flowing water that moistened things silently. He waited for the time to move. He knew that the time was not yet ripe, so he hid his strength and accumulated strength. When the time came, he would ride the wind and waves. They lived like a mirror that could see through the autumn. They were ambitious but not in a hurry to show their edge. They could be humble and low-key, not flamboyant, not impatient, and realize their own value step by step. When interacting with others, a gentleman was generous and benevolent. He had a mind like spring breeze and rain. He adhered to the concept of being kind to others. He was not greedy for benefits and was not afraid of danger. Although he had an upright standard of judgment in his heart, he did not publicize the mistakes of others and did not speak angrily when he felt that others were cheating. He knew how to be tolerant and understand the mistakes of others. He did not blame and complain to others. Instead, he used his words and deeds to guide others to the right path. When he was humiliated, he could not change his face and stick to the firm belief in his heart. From a macro perspective, a gentleman did not only exist for himself, but also for the world. He stood in the world and benefited the common people. The way of a gentleman was not only the standard of personal cultivation, but also the cornerstone of the country's long-term stability. If everyone respected the virtue of a gentleman, it could make the people of the world love each other and share prosperity for thousands of generations, achieving the effect of helping the world and stabilizing the country. Gentleman paid attention to inner cultivation and kept a low profile. Although their Tao was hidden, it was becoming more and more obvious. This was in stark contrast to the Tao of the villain, which was revealed and eventually disappeared.
Look at the curved banks of the Qi River, and the green bamboo forest. An elegant gentleman's literary talent was brilliant, like a beautiful jade that had been sparred and polished. He was dignified and mighty, bright and upright. An elegant gentleman was truly unforgettable. Look at the curved banks of the Qi River, the green bamboos are green and green. Elegant gentleman, beautiful jade hanging by the ear, gem inlaid hat like stars. He was dignified and mighty, bright and upright. An elegant gentleman was truly unforgettable. Look at the curved banks of the Qi River, and the green bamboo forest. Elegant gentlemen, like precious gold and tin, like elegant jade. He was generous and gentle, and he leaned against the car with ease. He was humorous and not mean to others. The novel " Watching the Moon on Fish Island " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
In the Analects of Confucius, Zi Lu, there is a saying: "Therefore, the name of a gentleman must be said, and his words must be feasible." [Pinyin] gjmíng zhbky, yzhbkxíng y. Therefore, when a gentleman sets a name, he will definitely be able to speak the truth, and the truth that he speaks will definitely work. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
In Confucianism, a gentleman was an idealized personality with noble moral qualities. " A hundred years of life " meant longevity, and pine and crane were often seen as symbols of longevity in traditional culture. " Immortality " meant that it could never be erased or exist forever. It could exist in the memories or records of humans. "Evergreen" basically meant eternal black, but it also meant eternal youth and vitality. To sum it up," a gentleman lives forever " might mean that a gentleman was like a symbol of longevity. His noble moral character would never be obliterated, and he would always maintain a positive influence like youth and vitality. However, this was not a traditional fixed phrase. It was a combination of expressions. The novel " Ten Years of Death " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!