In the wisdom of the ancients, there are many sayings that have been taken out of context, misunderstood and distorted. This phenomenon is especially common in the age of word of mouth, when many truths are spread beyond recognition and far from the original meaning. For example, for a long time in the past, "parents are here, don't travel far" was interpreted as a mantra to be filial to and support parents. Many people because they want to do their bestFilial piety, gave up his dream of going out. But in fact, there is a second half of this sentence, "there must be a way to travel", which means that if you want to go out, you must tell where to go and why. Therefore, the original sentence is not to let the child revolve around his parents, but in order not to worry the parents, they need to explain in advance before going out. Again,Famous words of Confucius"How can you repay virtue with virtue? Repay grievances with straightforwardness, repay virtue with virtue! It is also often misunderstood. Actually,ConfuciusIn this sentence, it is to express that when you are hurt, you should protect yourself and fight back against the other party in a proper way. And for the reward of kindness, what way should we respond to the kindness of others? In addition, it is the most misunderstoodConfuciusAlso included in the quote is "think twice". This phrase actually comes fromConfuciusConversation with **,ConfuciusJi Wenzi always thinks too much about it. ConfuciusAfter listening, it is enough to think twice. Thinking too much can lead to missed opportunities for action. These three sentences are:ConfuciusThe most misunderstood of the quotes we have about thesesentencesunderstanding withConfuciusMy thoughts are very different. But taken out of context and misinterpretedsentencesNot only these few words, but also the saints who have been misunderstoodConfuciusA. One of the most representative is "".A woman's lack of talent is virtue"That's it.
Parents are here, don't travel far" is familiar to many people, and most people give up their dreams or choose to stay in their hometown to accompany their parents because of this sentence. This sentence is inAncient societiesIt is interpreted as saying that children should always be around their parents and not travel far. However, this interpretation is actually one-sided, because there is actually a second half of this sentence: "There must be a way to travel". The meaning of the second half of this sentence is that when you go out, you must have a purpose and a reason, and inform your parents. In other words, children are responsible for their parents' peace of mind when they are out playing.
This perspective can be extended from the perspective of modern society, where our parents not only need our company, but also need us to be responsible for their care and well-being. This includes providing them with financial and moral support, caring for their physical health and quality of life, and enabling them to live a dignified old age. Therefore, we should not only fulfill our responsibilities to our parents through perennial companionship, but also take practical actions for their happiness.
In addition, we can also understand this phrase in terms of love and respect between parents and children. The love of parents is selfless, and they give a lot for our growth and happiness. And we should treat them with the same respect and care. The meaning of not traveling far can be understood as not giving them too much worry and burden. We can show our love and respect for our parents by returning home in a timely manner and caring for their lives and health.
"How can you repay virtue with virtue? Repay grievances with straightforwardness, repay virtue with virtue! "It isConfuciusA famous quote that is often misunderstood as a response to harm should be to repay with kindness, that is, to repay grievances with virtue. However, this understanding ignores the meaning behind this statement. Actually,ConfuciusIn this sentence, it is a warning to people that when they are hurt, they should protect themselves in a suitable way and fight back against the other party. If we repay those who have hurt us only with kindness and kindness, how can we respond to the kindness of others?
The central point of this statement is that we cannot passively accept the hurt, but should respond in an appropriate way. This does not mean that we should hurt the other person by hurting the other person, but we should take the form of direct revenge. We should use appropriate methods to protect our rights and interests, while at the same time maintaining principles and morality. If we simply repay the damage with kindness, it is likely to lead to further damage and passivity. Therefore,ConfuciusIt means that when facing harm, we should respond in an appropriate way and maintain the principles of integrity and kindness.
Think twice" yesConfuciusis also often misunderstood as having to think over and over many times before you can take action. Actually, the phrase comes fromConfuciusIn the dialogue with **, Ji Wenzi always thinks too repeatedly. ConfuciusAfter listening, it is enough to think twice. ConfuciusThe point is that thinking too repeatedly can lead to missed opportunities and opportunities for action. When we think too much, the pros and cons and the implications are considered, and the time to act is missed.
The implication of this phrase is that there needs to be a balance between decisions and actions. We need to think properly, but we can't get bogged down in excessive hesitation and analysis. Moderate thinking allows us to get a more complete picture of the situation and make informed decisions, but it is also important to avoid the procrastination and uncertainty that can lead to overthinking.
The wisdom and sayings of the ancients are often misunderstood and distorted in the process of inheritance and circulation. Many quotes are taken out of context and lose their original meaning. The above quotes are just a few of them, and the ideas of many sages and scholars have also been misunderstood. We should understand and inherit the wisdom of the ancients with an open and objective attitude, and avoid taking words out of context and distorting their thoughts. Only then can we get more authentic and comprehensiveThe light of wisdom