Reflections on the masterpieces of virtue of Chinese civilization

I remember Xiao Fuxing said, "When studying, we can find a clean campsite, place our souls, find a bright and clear night sky and let our dreams fly freely." During this time, I have read many books, among which The Book of Virtue impressed me the most.

This book makes me gradually move towards a bright and beautiful moral world, and also makes me realize the place and value of morality from interesting stories. This Chinese book has passed many fairy tales and poems, as well as fables, fairy tales and other fascinating and rich contents, which makes me full of curiosity, eye-opening and looking forward to the moral outlook of life.

China is a country with a long history. It has many traditional virtues and is the most precious wealth of China people. I read the story of Ji Wenzi, the prime minister of Lu in the Spring and Autumn Period in Chinese virtue story: A Brief Chapter. I think Moon Hee, though in a high position, is proud of frugality. He is wearing old clothes that have been washed for a long time. Eating ordinary meals; Live in a humble house; Riding a thin horse and a broken car. He often tells his family, "Don't talk about ostentation and extravagance, don't be flashy, don't eat and drink, don't be in rags, as long as your clothes are not dirty and torn." During his career as prime minister for more than 30 years, he maintained a consistent frugal style. You know, it's hard to be frugal, and it's even harder to be frugal for 30 years, not to mention being a prime minister!

Thrift is the traditional virtue of the Chinese nation. Throughout the ages, countless historical celebrities have given "frugality" a richer and deeper meaning with their brilliant examples. Wei Zhi in the Tang Dynasty was a famous courtier in history. He wrote more than 200 times about the fault of Emperor Taizong, and he put forward the view that to "seek national security", it is necessary to "abstain from extravagance and save money". As a general, Fang Zhimin has handled millions of dollars, but his property is only a few shirts and broken socks; Zuo Quan, a heroic anti-Japanese general, was told the story of a "general mending shoes".

There are many such examples, and they all have one thing in common, that is, they are prominent, frugal and self-restrained, which can't help but make us awe after reading them. It is these countless facts that prove that "frugality" is an indispensable virtue for people. "Abstinence from extravagance and frugality" is an essential key to "self-cultivation and family harmony" and an essential "magic weapon" to "govern the country and level the world". If a person, an enterprise or even a country wants to make a difference, it can't just aim at decorating life and enjoying luxury, but must take thrift and simplicity as the moral standard and practice it.

I still remember reading an article saying that a delegation from our country visited Japan and visited Toyota, one of the few big consortia in Japan. Careful tourists are surprised to find that there are several bricks in the water tank of each toilet in the bathroom. The public relations staff saw a different color on the guest's face and explained with a smile: Bricks were put to slow down the water flow and save water. Thrift is the main factor of Toyota's success. Putting bricks in the water tank, according to China people, is an out-and-out "petty", and Japanese Toyota Company made its fortune by this "petty", which made it successful and became an internationally renowned large enterprise.

"Diligence and self-improvement" is one of the basic moral standards of China citizens. Therefore, as a teacher, you can't just shout for students to carry forward their virtues and be diligent and thrifty; We should make frugality their living habit and affect their life.