What are the famous sayings about the national spirit?

At the beginning of the 20th century, when Xu Beihong was studying in Europe, he met a foreigner who picked things up. The foreigner said, "China people are ignorant and have become the material of the conquered since they were born. Even if you send it to heaven for further study, you can't become a talent! " Xu Beihong replied indignantly: "Well, I represent my motherland and you represent your country. When you graduate from school, you will know who is a talent and who is a fool! "

A year later, Xu Beihong's oil paintings were well received by French artists. After that, he won the first prize in many competitions. His solo exhibition caused a sensation in the whole Paris art world. Such amazing achievements are far beyond the reach of that foreigner.

Second, Tao Yuanming

The idiom "five buckets of rice don't bend over" is a metaphor for being upright and lofty. This idiom comes from Biography of Tao Qian in the Book of Jin. Five buckets of rice can't bend over, and boxing is evil for the small people in the village. Tao Yuanming, also known as Tao Qian, was the earliest pastoral poet in China. The reason why he can create many works with natural scenery and rural life as the theme is closely related to his experience and situation.

In the autumn of 405 AD, in order to support his family, he came to Pengze, not far from his hometown, as a county magistrate. This winter, the county magistrate sent a tour to pengze county to bid. Du You, with low taste but some power, speaks with his mouth in front of the satrap. Du You, who was sent here this time, is a vulgar and arrogant person. As soon as he arrived at Penzer's guest house, he sent a county magistrate to call a county magistrate to see him.

Tao Yuanming usually despises fame and fortune, refuses to obey orders, despises such a person who gives orders in the name of a higher level, but he wants to see it again, so he set off at once. Unexpectedly, the county magistrate stopped Tao Yuanming and said, "My Lord, Du, you should wear official clothes and a big belt, otherwise it will be indecent. Du, you take the opportunity to make a scene, which is not good for adults! "

Therefore, Tao Yuanming couldn't stand it any longer. Sighed and said, "I can't bend over to the villains in the village for five buckets of rice!" " "He said, and simply took out the official seal, stamped it, immediately wrote his resignation letter, and then left Peng Ze, who had only been the county magistrate for more than 80 days.

Third, what is food?

In the famine years of ancient times, a rich man stood a stall to give alms to porridge and rice. When they saw a stumbling man, they shouted, "Hey! Come and eat this! " That man is really a hungry and cold person; He came over, but he persisted and said firmly, "It is because I didn't eat this' hey, come and eat' that I came to this step; Now, that's it. Will I eat this again? ! "Say that finish, he strolled away again.

Fourth, made chu?

Knowing that Yan Zi was short, the King of Chu dug a hole five feet high beside the city gate. When Yan Zi came to the State of Chu, the King of Chu told people to close the city gate and let Yan Zi enter through this hole.

Yan Zi looked at it and said to the receptionist, "This is a dog hole, not a city gate. Only by visiting the' dog country' can you enter from the dog hole. I'll wait here for a while. Ask first, what kind of country is Chu? " The receptionist immediately told Yan Zi's words to the King of Chu. The king of Chu had to order the gate to be opened wide to meet Yan Zi.

Yan Zi will visit the King of Chu. The king of Chu said, "Is there no one in Qi? How can I send you? " Yan Zi replied: "There are 7,500 families in Linzi, the capital of Qi State. When people open their sleeves together, the sky becomes dark. " Sweat together, it will merge into a rainstorm; Pedestrians in the street lean on their shoulders and their toes touch their heels. How can you say there is no one? "

The king of Chu said, "In that case, why did you come?" Yan Zi replied: "Qi sent envoys. According to different targets, talented people were sent to talented kings, while those without talents were sent to kings without talents. I, Yan Ying, am the least talented person, so I can only send envoys to Chu. " ?

Yan Zi will be sent to the State of Chu. Hearing this, the King of Chu said to his men, "Yan Ying, who is good at rhetoric in the State of Qi, is here now. I want to humiliate him. What can I do? " His man replied, "When he arrives, please allow me to bind a man and walk past the king." .

The king asked, "What do people do?" A: "He is from Qi." The king of Chu asked again, "What crime have you committed?" The answer is: "I committed theft." ? When Yanzi arrived in Chu, the king of Chu invited Yanzi to drink. While drinking happily, two warriors escorted a man to the king of Chu. The king of Chu asked, "Who has it?"

The samurai replied, "It is Qi who commits theft." The king of Chu said to Yan Zi, "Are people in Qi good at stealing?" Yan Zi left his seat and solemnly replied, "I've heard of such a thing. Oranges grow in Huainan and become bitter oranges in Huaibei, but the leaves are similar in shape and the fruits taste completely different.

What is the reason? The water and soil are different. Now people don't steal when they live in Qi, but steal when they arrive in Chu. Is it because of the good soil and water in Chu that people are good at stealing? King Chu said with a smile, "A saint can't joke with him, and I'm bored myself."

Five, the oil king?

19 14 In the winter, a group of refugees came to Walson, California, USA. Well-intentioned people brought food to these exiles, and they all wolfed it down without even saying a word of thanks.

Except for a young man, when the mayor's uncle Jackson brought him food, the skinny and hungry refugee asked, "What do you want me to do with all your food?" Jackson said, "No, I don't have any job for you." For a young man, his eyes immediately dimmed. He said, "Then I can't eat your food for nothing without working!" "

Jackson thought for a moment and said, "I remember, my family really needs your help." However, I won't give you any work until you finish eating. ""no, I'll eat these things after I finish your work! Jackson had to say, "Young man, would you like to rub my back?" "So the young man bent down and rubbed Jackson's back very seriously.

Later, the young man stayed in Jackson's manor to work and became a good cook. Two years later, Jackson betrothed his daughter Maggie to him and said to her, "Although he has nothing now, he is 100% rich because he has dignity." Sure enough, 20 years later, the young man really became a billionaire. He is the famous American oil magnate Hammer.