Looking through the Analects of Confucius, we can easily find Confucius' thoughts on life.
"Learning" articles-
Confucius said, "Be sensitive to things, but cautious about words."
It means to be diligent and pay attention to what you say. Do more and talk less.
Confucius said, "If a gentleman is not solemn, he has no dignity, and his knowledge cannot be consolidated. Be loyal and trustworthy, and don't think that friends are inferior to yourself. Mistakes must be corrected. " (translation, original abbreviation)
It means solemnity, loyalty, trustworthiness, respect for others and correction of mistakes are the qualities that an educated person should possess.
Zi Gong asked Confucius, "What if the poor don't curry favor with others and the rich are not proud?" Confucius said, "Yes. But not as optimistic as being poor and rich. " (translation, original abbreviation)
"righteousness" chapter-
Confucius said, "Knowing is knowing, not knowing is not knowing, but knowing."
This means that whether you are studying or doing something, don't pretend to understand and deceive yourself.
Confucius said, "Go first and then talk."
It means to act first and then speak. Don't talk big or empty.
Confucius said, "People without faith don't know what they can do."
It means that keeping promise is the foundation of standing in the world, and you can't do anything treacherous.
"establishing people" article-
Confucius said, "Rich and expensive, people want what they want, not what they get, so they have no place."
In other words, getting rich is in line with the way of benevolence and righteousness, and must not violate morality and law.
Confucius said: "when you meet a talented person, you think about how to look up to him;" When you see an immoral person, you should reflect on whether you have the same problem as him. " (translation, original abbreviation)
This means that we should regard excellent people as role models for learning and despicable people as a mirror, and "help ourselves" and constantly improve ourselves.
Confucius said, "It is hard to make mistakes because you are strict with yourself." (translation, original abbreviation)
Confucius said: "people's survival depends on honesty, and dishonest people can survive, but they are lucky to avoid disasters." (translation, original abbreviation)
"Narrative" articles-
Confucius said, "In a threesome, there must be a teacher. Choose good and follow it, and change it if it is evil. "
This means that everyone has advantages and disadvantages. We should learn from the advantages of others and reflect on ourselves when we see their shortcomings, so that we can make continuous progress.
Confucius said, "If you let it go, you will show your talents. If you are not appointed, you will live a clean and honest life. " (translation, original abbreviation)
This means that on the road of life, when facing the advance and retreat, we should have a good attitude, and "making good use of our own property" is a good way.
"Taber" article-
Confucius said, "Respect and rudeness, caution and rudeness, fear and rudeness, courage and rudeness, directness and rudeness, sharpness and hurtful." (translation, original abbreviation)
It means that respect, caution, courage and frankness are all good virtues, but if you go too far, you will be disgusted and degrade yourself.
Confucius said, "If you are not in your position, you will not seek political affairs."
This means that interlacing is like a mountain. Don't be rude to things you don't understand, otherwise it will only make things worse.