In ancient Chinese Confucianism, "if you are poor, you will be good to yourself, and if you are good, you will help the world" is an important life criterion. This sentence is from "Mencius: Dedication to the Heart Chapter I", which not only reflects the philosophy of the individual in different circumstances, but also profoundly reveals the internal connection between personal cultivation and social responsibility.
The so-called "poverty" here does not only refer to material poverty, but also includes the limitations of social status, ability and resources. When a person is in a state of "poverty", the first task is self-improvement and self-improvement. "Doing it alone" emphasizes that in the case of limited strength, we should focus on personal moral cultivation, knowledge learning and ability improvement, so as to lay a solid foundation for future development. At this stage, although it seems to be only self-conscious, it is actually a preparation for better serving the society.
"Attainment" is a state relative to "poverty", which refers to the fact that an individual already has certain social resources, status or ability. In this case, "helping the world" has become its due pursuit. This is not only a moral requirement, but also a societal expectation of successful people. Successful people should use their strengths to help others and promote social justice and progress.
Take Zhang Hua as an example, he was born in poverty, and in his early years, he was admitted to a prestigious university through unremitting efforts, and later became a successful entrepreneur. After his successful career, he did not forget his original intention, but actively gave back to the society, donated to education, and helped many children in poor areas to realize their dreams of studying. Zhang Hua's story is a good interpretation of the spiritual essence of "if you are poor, you will be good to yourself, and if you are good, you will help the world".
In real life, each of us may experience the transition from "poor" to "attainable", or embody both states in different fields and levels. Whether it is the hard work of studying when you are a student or the hard work in the workplace, it is the embodiment of "being alone". When we have made certain achievements, whether we can be like Zhang Hua, never forget our original intention, take on social responsibility, and realize "helping the world" is an important criterion to measure a person's true value.
In short, "if you are poor, you will be good alone, and if you are good, you will help the world" is a life attitude that not only focuses on personal development but also emphasizes social responsibility. It tells us that at all times, we should insist on self-improvement, and at the same time do not forget to pay attention to the society and contribute our own strength with practical actions. Such an attitude to life can not only help us realize our personal value, but also promote the overall harmony and progress of society.