One of the inscription styles. The Ming and Yuan Dynasties refer to the words carved on objects, which are passed down to future generations to record merits and praise virtues. Lu Yanji's inscription in Selected Works of Cui Yuan's Motto is: "My brother Zhang was killed, so he took revenge with his hand, and he was desperate and was pardoned. I wrote this inscription to warn myself and taste the right place, so I said this motto. " The motto comes from this. The inscription of the motto is shorter than other inscriptions, and some are just one or two sentences or aphorisms, which are placed next to the seat to warn themselves. Everyone has his own principle of dealing with people, and the motto is a common form of observing this principle. The content of the motto is to encourage yourself, push yourself, or restrain your behavior.
Motto is an inscription. There are two interpretations of "name" in Modern Chinese Dictionary:
(1) Words describing facts, achievements, etc. On artifacts and slates;
(2) Be wary of your own words.
The inscriptions with the first meaning, such as Liu Zihou's epitaph by Han Yu, a great writer in the Tang Dynasty, Sanhuaitang's epitaph by Su Shi, a literary master in the Song Dynasty, and Xu Jun's epitaph by Wang Anshi, all belong to this category. These classic inscriptions not only add charm to China's ancient prose with their unique literary forms, but also add their simple language and deep feelings.
The inscription with the second meaning, that is, the inscription of "use your own words carefully", which is what we usually call "motto", has its own genre, words or couplets, and its words are long and short, which plays the role of inspiring self-cultivation and urging the police to save the province. According to "Southern History", Wu Jie, a famous scholar in the Southern Song Dynasty, "Those who are good at reading history, remember the past, and record it and decide on the right seat. After a long time, the walls are full of proverbs. " This may be the early source of relevant aphorisms seen in official history.
However, as an inscription clock, the earliest inscription is not a word, but an object, that is, the "object inscription": it is said that during the Spring and Autumn Period, the Qi people built a temple for the dead. There is a wine container in it, which wakes up the wine. Once, Confucius and his students visited the temple. He said to the students, "When the vessel is empty, it should be tilted. Pour the wine or water into it, and then stand up when it is halfway." When the device is full, it will tilt. Therefore, in the past, Qi Huangong always put this instrument on the right side of his seat to warn himself not to be complacent. "As can be seen from the words of Confucius, the earliest motto is this kind of wine vessel called' distributor'.
Today, along with the long river of history, the "motto" has changed from the initial sacrificial container, later metal carving ... to today's words, and many "styles" evolved during this period are quite intriguing, and its warning significance still gives people profound enlightenment.
Note: Cui Yuan, a calligrapher in the Eastern Han Dynasty, was impulsive when he was young. Because his brother was killed, he killed his enemy in a rage and then ran away alone. A few years later, the imperial court granted amnesty before returning home. Cui Yuan knew that she had caused a great disaster because of her recklessness, so she posted an inscription (a style) on the right side of the seat to warn herself. Formal school motto generally includes three forms: ① self-topic; (2) Recording classic speeches or celebrity aphorisms; 3 Ask questions. Mottos are often put where people can see them to remind themselves at all times. It is more common to stick it on the conspicuous wall in the house or write it on the title page of a notebook, and some are posted on the table.
Anger is punishing yourself for what others have done wrong. Happiness is not because you have more, but because you care less.
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No one is short and no one is long. Be careful when giving and don't forget when receiving.
The reputation of the world is insufficient, and benevolence is the discipline. Move with your heart hidden, slander and discuss injuries. Don't make the name too real, and keep the holy land of fools. Nirvana, not expensive, slowly contains light. The weak are born to be human, and the old commandments are strong. It is difficult to measure one's ambition when walking. Careful about your diet, the content is better than not knowing. Jiuxiang's Chinese and foreign celebrity motto "Motto" originally refers to the motto written by the ancients and placed on the right side of the seat, and later refers to the motto that people inspire and alert themselves as a guide to action. Historically, many Chinese and foreign celebrities have their own "mottos".
(1) The motto of Pasteur, a world-famous infectious disease scientist, is that will, work and waiting are the cornerstones of the pyramid of success.
(2) Faraday's motto, the founder of modern electromagnetism-try your best to succeed, but don't expect success.
(3) The motto of Wan Jin, a famous Canadian scientist and winner of the Nobel Prize in Medicine-the greatest happiness in life lies not in what you have, but in what you pursue.
(4) The motto of the great proletarian revolutionary mentor Marx-think about everything.
(5) The motto of the famous French writer Stendhal-No matter who wants to write in black on white paper, he should not be surprised or angry when others say that he is clumsy.