1, Ninetowns of Zhang Song, Hundred Poems of the Analects of Confucius.
A promise can't be taken lightly, and the ancients can do it. What can be done right is not necessarily sincere.
2. Shang Yang
Wang Anshi? Song dynasty
Since ancient times, people have been driven by honesty, and a word is more important than gold.
Today's people must be Shang Yang, who can make politics imperative.
Translation:
Since ancient times, the people have ruled with sincerity and legislated strictly.
Today's Confucian scholars should not arbitrarily vilify Shang Yang, who can make laws and policies resolutely implemented.
3. Messenger Zen Man
Shi zhiyu? Song dynasty
Sincerity is the root of the Tao, and you should divide sentences when you go out. It's a pity to look at the mountains, don't learn from the jungle.
4. Cherish the past (excerpt)
Qu Yuan? pre-Qin period
I am ashamed of the honesty of this scene, but I am prepared for it in seclusion. I was in Yuan Xiang's deep grief, so I had to endure it myself and sink.
I'm a famous nobody with no body. I'm sorry for your ignorance. If you don't spend too much, you will be careful to keep the grass quiet.
Translation:
I am really ashamed of the sun. I am loyal and wronged. I'd better escape to a dark place and hide.
Facing the abyss of Shui Yuan's ringing water, I was filled with indignation and sank into the river.
Finally, my name died, but unfortunately, the bad king still doesn't understand.
The king's heart is unpredictable and not clear, so that the grass is buried in the wild forest grass.