Everything is not decided by others, and it is difficult to compete with fate
Excerpt from "Romance of the Three Kingdoms. The One Hundred and Third Round
Interpretation. Everything in the world is not something that people can change, and they can't fight for fate if they try their best.
Appreciation. There are some things in this world that we can't change artificially, even if we try our best, sometimes we can't fight for fate, so as long as we do our best, we don't have regrets.
The gentleman does not listen to obscene sounds, does not look at evil colors, and does not speak evil words. Music Theory
Interpretation. A gentleman's ears do not listen to the sound of obscenity, his eyes do not look at the beauty of a woman, and his mouth does not speak inappropriate words.
Appreciation. This sentence emphasizes that a gentleman should maintain a noble character in his words and deeds, and stay away from vulgarity and morality, so as to maintain personal dignity and morality.
The softest in the world, the strongest in the world.
Excerpt from "Lao Tzu. Virtue Ching. Chapter 43
Interpretation. The softest thing in the world can roam freely between the hardest things in the world.
Appreciation. Lao Tzu believes that people's thoughts and spirits are the "softest" things in the world, but they have immeasurable power, and the invisible power can penetrate things without gaps, which shows the benefits of "non-action".
I am three times a day: I am not loyal to others? Making friends and not believing them? Are you used to it?
Excerpt from The Analects. Learning and Writing
Interpretation. I reflect on myself many times a day, have I done my best for others? Is there any insincerity in associating with friends? Did you review the knowledge imparted by the teacher?
Appreciation. This sentence emphasizes the Confucian requirements for personal moral cultivation, and the gentleman gradually internalizes Confucian ethics and morality into his own life philosophy through daily introspection, and consciously abides by it.