Source: The Analects of Confucius Yongye: "Confucius said to me:' Those who have Yan Hui are eager to learn, and they are not angry but not two. Unfortunately, if you are short-lived, you will die today. I have never heard of a good scholar. " "
Confucius replied, "I have a student named Yan Hui who likes to study. He never turns his anger on others, nor does he make the same mistake again. But it's a pity that he died young, and so did Yan Hui. I haven't heard of anyone who is eager to learn. "
The artistic achievement of that Analects of Confucius
The center of the description in The Analects of Confucius is Confucius, "Confucius' elegant demeanor overflows with aphorisms" (Wen Xin Diao Zheng Longsheng); There are not only static descriptions of his manners, but also vivid descriptions of his personality and temperament.
In addition, centering on Confucius, The Analects of Confucius also successfully created some images of Confucius disciples. Such as frankness and recklessness, Yan Hui's virtuous, Zi Gong's cleverness and eloquence, Zeng's naturalness and refinement. , can be called a distinctive personality, can leave a deep impression on people. Confucius taught different students in accordance with their aptitude, taking into account their different qualities, advantages and disadvantages, and the specific situation of studying in Germany. It embodies the valuable spirit of tirelessly teaching people.