"I'm a shameless one!He happily introduced himself, and also humored himself fiercely, isn't this self-deprecation?
It was none other than Mr. Qi Gong, a well-known figure in the cultural circles, who said these words when he was in his eighties
Many people only know that Qi Gong is a master of contemporary calligraphy and a generation of literary and artistic masters, but few people know the humorous side of Qi Gong. In Qi Gong's view, he did not recognize any laurels imposed on his head.
Qi Gong doesn't think of himself as a calligrapher, just an old man who likes to write!At the age of 65, he once wrote an epitaph from his own book, the full text is only 72 words, but it summarizes the experience of most of his life.
This is the epitaph made by the old gentleman, a total of 24 sentences, each sentence is 3 words, a total of 72 words. This kind of epitaph created in the form of rhyme is rare, between the lines, reflecting the old gentleman's detachment and free and easy, is enshrined as the epitaph of the "three-character classic"!
Born on July 26, 1912 (the first year of **), Qi Gong did not hold a birthday celebration for himself on his 65th birthday, but directed and performed his own epitaph in a unique way.
The 72-word epitaph is concise and concise, and it is wise and open-minded!He laughed at most of his life, thinking that he was ordinary, had no achievements, and had many shortcomings, but he couldn't see any regrets, and his optimistic attitude was comparable to the old urchin Zhou Botong in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".
In the contemporary book world, there are countless people who claim to be masters!However, as a real master and master of calligraphy, Qi Gong is ashamed even in the face of such an ordinary title as a calligrapher
The reason why Qi Gong wrote his own 72-character epitaph from the book is that it is a summary of most of his life, and second, it is a kind of admonition to those who praise him!Indeed, on the head of Qi Gong, there are many laurels!In the eyes of the public, it is an affirmation of Qi Lao;And for Qi Lao, he is undoubtedly tormenting him!
This brought to mind the master of Chinese studies, Ji Schelin, when people awarded him such and such honorary titles, he was deeply disturbed, and they all went back one by one!
Coincidentally, Qi Gong's approach is similar to that of Ji Schellin. Qi Lao and Ji Lao, the happiness they pursue is the thirst for knowledge and the humble attitude towards learning, rather than false honors and titles.
The true meaning of happiness is to be real, and to do real learning!Anyone who does learning with such a mentality will become a scholar!Qi Gong's life is a life of humble learning, which can be seen from his 72-character epitaph.
In today's era, selling fame and reputation is extremely exaggerated!For calligraphy, just learned to hold a brush, delusional innovation and the establishment of a sect, and to call himself a master of calligraphy, compared with Qigong, isn't it ridiculous and generous?
Profession is a teacher, and people are respected;Be humble to learn and settle down", this is the 16-word motto of Mr. Qigong!The words are scorching, like an initiation!
Qi Gong believes that whether it is calligraphy or learning, it is necessary to be humble and open-minded, which is the condition for establishing a life and the source of happiness in learning.
Indeed, on Qi Gong's body, there are many halos shrouded!And for these, the old man sees them as floating clouds, and they will eventually go away with the wind!All his activities and socializing are used to do the right thing, not to make a name.
Qi Gong is a multi-art artist, and calligraphy is his first option. "Qiti" calligraphy, with his life, also brought him endless happiness!
Finally, the content of this couplet by Qi Gong is summarized. "A solar eclipse can be without meat, and a solar vision cannot be without a book." Obviously, Qi Gong put material food in the second place and spiritual food in the first place!
This brings up a sentence from ***: "It's better not to eat for a day than to go without reading for a day"!Reading, studying, and even calligraphy are indispensable to life and the true meaning of happiness
What kind of inspiration will you get from Qi Gong's 72-character epitaph?