In the ancient essay "The Rich and Noble Must Not Be Proud", a dialogue between Wei Wenhou and Tian Zifang is described, involving the art of management and the philosophy of life. These two conversations are not only interesting, but also reflect on the importance of a leader's understanding of talent and personal attitude on a deeper level.
First of all, Wenhou mentioned the harmony of the bells, which sparked a discussion about the talents of musicians. This leads us to think about how leaders judge when it comes to understanding talent. Tian Zifang took "deaf officials" as an example and put forward a rather philosophical point of view: the monarch should be aware of the talents of the musicians, rather than being too entangled in the harmony of musical notes. This way of insight into talents is enlightening for leaders, who should not only focus on comprehensive capabilities, but also pay attention to individual professional talents.
Secondly, the anger of the prince and Tian Zifang's response show philosophical reflections on pride and poverty. The prince asked whether the rich and noble were proud or the poor were proud, and Tian Zifang replied with profound insight: "The poor dare to be proud, and the rich dare to be proud!."He explained that the pride of the monarch would lose the country, and the pride of the doctor would lose the family. He made it clear that it is difficult for a person who has lost his country to be entertained by others, and that it is even less common for a person who has lost his family to treat him with his home. This profound way of dealing with the world is also relevant for modern leaders.
In modern society, how leaders view talents correctly and how to do things correctly are all crucial issues. These two dialogues present profound reflections in the form of ancient times, provoking us to think about the wisdom and pattern of leaders.