Interpretation of Ten Classic Sentences of Zeng Guofan's Family Instructions

Ten classic famous sentences in Zeng Guofan s family instructions and their explanations;

1, save yourself three times a day and be unfaithful to others. Don't believe in making friends? Can you pass it on? -Zeng Guofan's Analects of Confucius. This sentence warns people to always reflect on themselves, whether they are committed to others, whether they are honest and trustworthy to their friends, and whether they study hard. Only by constantly rethinking and correcting your mistakes can you constantly improve your morality and ability.

2. Reading is based on exegesis, and writing poetry is based on tone. -Zeng Guofan's "Letter from Home". This sentence emphasizes that reading should be based on exegetics, master correct pronunciation and understand the meaning of words; Poetry should be based on tone and master the correct rhyme and rhythm. Only by laying a good foundation can we read and create better.

Nothing is impossible if you have perseverance. -Zeng Guofan's "Letter from Home". This sentence emphasizes that only persistent efforts can succeed. No matter what you do, you need to make persistent efforts to achieve results.

4, things to adapt, don't love too much. -Zeng Guofan's "Letter from Home". This sentence tells people to adapt to the changes of things and not to be too obsessed with the past. Only by letting go of the troubles and regrets of the past can we better face the challenges of the future.

5. Mo Wen has gained something, but it requires hard work. -Zeng Guofan's "Letter from Home". This sentence tells people not to care too much about the results, but to pay attention to their own efforts and efforts. Only through constant cultivation and hard work can we achieve better results.

6. Be cautious and independent. -Zeng Guofan's "Letter from Home". This sentence tells people to be cautious and self-disciplined at all times in order to make their hearts calm and stable. Only through self-discipline and self-management can we better face the challenges of life.

7. If you don't give up on yourself, you will achieve something. -Zeng Guofan's "Letter from Home". This sentence encourages people not to give up their goals in life. As long as they make unremitting efforts, they will surely succeed. Only a positive attitude towards life can create a bright future.

8, things are defeated by haste, and thinking is slow. -Zeng Guofan's "Letter from Home". This sentence tells people to keep calm and calm when doing things, and not to rush for success. Only through slow and steady efforts and thinking can we solve problems better and succeed.

9. Suffering is the most shameful thing. -Zeng Guofan's "Letter from Home". This sentence warns people not to be stingy and mean, which will only make people feel shameful and immoral. We should maintain a tolerant and friendly attitude and respect and care for others.

10, talking about yourself is only superficial. -Zeng Guofan's "Letter from Home" tells people that it is only superficial to like to talk about your strengths. You should keep a modest and low-key attitude and don't exaggerate your abilities and achievements. Only by continuous learning and progress can we truly become a deep person.

Zeng Guofan's related knowledge

1. Character background: Zeng Guofan was born in an ordinary peasant family. He was smart and eager to learn since he was a child. He entered the officialdom through the imperial examination and gradually emerged. He played an important role in the political arena in the late Qing Dynasty and was known as one of the "famous ministers in the late Qing Dynasty".

2. Achievements: During the political turmoil in the late Qing Dynasty, Zeng Guofan actively participated in politics, promoted the Westernization Movement, advocated "taking middle school as the body and western learning as the use", set up military and civilian industries, and promoted modern reforms in education, culture, science and technology. He also participated in putting down the Taiping Rebellion and stabilized the rule of the Qing Dynasty.

3. Military thought: Zeng Guofan's military thought emphasizes "ruling the army with morality" and "confronting the enemy with kindness", and pays attention to improving the combat effectiveness and morale of the army. He attaches great importance to the selection of generals, the training of soldiers and the improvement of salaries. It advocates "taking defense as the attack, striving for progress while maintaining stability" and emphasizes the flexibility of war strategy and tactics.

4. Cultural thought: Zeng Guofan is one of the important inheritors of China traditional culture. His cultural thought emphasizes "learning from others" and "honesty", and pays attention to personal moral cultivation and personality shaping. He also advocated that "literature carries Tao" and emphasized the educational role and social responsibility of literature and art.