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On the Traditional Spirit of China Culture

1) pays attention to the overall interests, national interests and national interests, and emphasizes the sense of responsibility and dedication to society, nation and country. In the development of traditional moral culture in China, the debate between public and private has always been a main line.

2) Advocating the principle of "benevolence" and pursuing interpersonal harmony. China's traditional ideal has always respected human dignity and value, advocated the principle of "benevolence", advocated that "benevolent people love others", and emphasized "putting yourself in others' shoes" to care for others. Confucius emphasized "Don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you" and "If you want to establish yourself, you will become a person". When you get along with others, you should learn to put yourself in others' shoes.

3) Pay attention to courtesy and emphasize arrogance. China has enjoyed the reputation of "the state of etiquette" since ancient times, and modesty and courtesy are the fine moral traditions of the Chinese nation. Modesty is self-modesty, treating yourself empty; Respect is respect, treat people with courtesy. The fact that Laozi is the king of rivers and seas warns people not to be conceited, self-destructive and natural.

4) Advocating consistency between words and deeds, emphasizing adherence to integrity. In the eyes of the ancients in China, honesty refers to a true and innocent character, which is the basis of morality; Faith refers to the quality of honesty and keeping promises. Confucius put forward the ideal that "man has no faith and knows nothing". The virtue of honesty lies in keeping words and deeds.

5) Pursuing spiritual realm and taking the realization of ideals as a high-level need. The Doctrine of the Mean emphasizes "erudition, prudence, discernment and perseverance", which requires people to study hard, learn virtue and learn to succeed!

6) Pay attention to moral practice and emphasize the importance of spiritual and moral cultivation! Xunzi put forward that "although the Tao is close, it cannot be done;" Small as it is, nothing is impossible. "Confucius emphasized' I save three times a day'!