What is the meaning of "using the past for the present"?

"Use the past for the present" is an idiom meaning to draw on the wisdom of the ancients and apply it to modern times. The idiom itself is a good expression of the idea that people continue to draw wisdom from history and apply it to modern life. In the long history of the evolution of human society, people have continued to innovate and improve, and the wisdom and experience of the previous generations, through inheritance, have turned into the same legacy of mankind***, inspiring us to continue to move forward.

In modern society, technology continues to advance, and the quality of life has been greatly improved. However, we also need to find some inspiration from ancient wisdom, especially those that carry order and morality. For example, the ancient philosopher Confucianism's idea of "love, benevolence and righteousness" is still a guide to harmony and justice in modern society. Similarly, the efficacy of the medicines of ancient medical practitioners has been confirmed by modern research, and the transmission of this ancient wisdom allows us to more quickly grasp the treatment methods summarized in years of exploration and practice.

In addition to finding inspiration from the wisdom of the past to apply to modern life, we can also learn about and study the habits and ways of thinking of the ancients from ancient culture. By understanding ancient literature, art and architecture, we can better understand the underpinnings of traditional culture and the ancient people's knowledge and understanding of life and nature. These experiences and reflections in ancient culture can provide an aesthetic height for us modern people, and also enable us to think more y about the problems in modern society.