The Twenty-Four Histories is a general term for the history books written by various dynasties in ancient China, and is the "correct history" of the dynasties. From the first "History" to the last "History of Ming", the whole book took more than 1800 years and a total of 40 million words, which is a great work in the history of world books.
Reading the "Twenty-Four Histories", you can read the rise and fall of the world, and the sophistication of people. However, those who have read the "Twenty-Four Histories" know that the text is boring and obscure, and it is very tiring to read. Today, the poet Jun will take 24 of the classic famous sentences and share them with everyone to read, take history as a mirror, and read the rise and fall of the world.
01
A gentleman with a sense of righteousness, a villain. - "The Biography of Jin Shu Fu Deng"
A gentleman is a righteous man, and a villain is a benefit. Different people have different characters and different demands. Be righteous to gentlemen and tempt villains with interests. Different methods should be used to treat different people.
02
Too rigid is folded, and there is no vain. - "Jin Shu Zhou Yi Page"
Too straight will break, extremely discerning no friends. Once anything loses its measure, it will go in the opposite direction.
03
Linyuan envies the fish, it is better to retreat to the net. - The Biography of Dong Zhongshu of Han
Standing at the edge of the deep pool, hoping to get the fish inside, it is better to go home and tie the net. Just saying that you don't practice the false style, no matter how good the idea is, it is not as good as actual action.
04
The wise man will have a thousand worries, and he will have a loss; the fool will have a thousand worries, and he will have one gain. - "History of the Marquis of Huaiyin"
No matter how smart people are, there are times when they make mistakes; no matter how stupid people are, there are also times of success. Everything in the world has two sides, dialectical and not absolute.
05
The world is bustling, all for profit; The whole world is in the midst of profit. - "Chronicles of Cargo Colonization"
The hustle and bustle of the world is all for profit; the hustle and bustle of the world is all for profit. Man dies for money, and birds die for food. For most people, naked talk about interests is closer to reason.
06
The wise see danger in the invisible, and the wise see the misfortune in the unborn. - "Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Book of Wei 28, Biography of Zhong Hui"
Wise people can foresee dangers before they are formed, and wise people are aware of disasters before they occur. The true wise man can always have insight into the future.
07
The wise abandon the short for the long, so that they can do their work. - The Book of the Later Han Dynasty
What determines how much water a barrel holds is the short board, but what determines a person's achievement is a person's long board. Therefore, instead of learning from each other's strengths, it is better to use our strengths and avoid our weaknesses.
08
A gentleman stands tall, although the clouds are full of deeds, only sincerity and filial piety are the most important. - Book of Sui and Emperor Wenji
Gentlemen are famous in society, and although there are many aspects of character that need to be cultivated, only sincerity and filial piety are the most important.
09
High and dangerous, every place is full and overflow-proof. - "The Biography of the Northern History and Later Concubines"
In a high position, we must have a sense of danger, and when things are full, we must prevent it from overflowing, and things are extremely prosperous and will inevitably decline.
10
The knowledge of the poor must not be forgotten, and the wife of the chaff does not go to church. - The Book of the Later Han Dynasty
How many people will be the icing on the cake, and how many people will send charcoal in the snow? Friends and wives when they are poor and lowly, go through the wind and rain together, and they must not be abandoned.
11
The past is not forgotten, and the teacher of the future is also. - "History of Qin Shi Huang Benji".
Eating a trench, growing a wisdom, and learning the lessons of the past can be used as a reference for the future.
12
Cangmiao is honest and knows etiquette, and has enough food and clothing to know honor and disgrace.
The economic base determines the superstructure. When the warehouse is full, the people know etiquette; when food and clothing are abundant, the people know glory and shame.
13
Loving mothers have failed sons and strict families have no character. - The Chronicle of Lislie
Loving mothers have children of losers, and strict families have no slippery and fierce slaves. Coddling is harmful, teaching him the truth of doing things, developing good habits is the real love.
14
Turbidity to its source and look at its flow, bend its form and desire its straightness, can not get also. - The Book of the Later Han Dynasty
It is impossible to hope that clear spring water flows from the source of turbidity, and hope that the distorted form has a straight shadow.
15
Those who are in shunde prosper, and those who oppose morality perish. - "Hanshu Gaodi Jishang"
Only those who conform to morality will prosper, and those who do not obey morality will inevitably perish. Man is the son of heaven and earth, and reverence for heaven and morality is the way to avoid disasters.
16
To pass without changing is to be excessive. - Book of Han and The Chronicle of Emperor Cheng
He who does not know is not guilty, but if he changes it, it is good. Having a fault without repentance is called a fault.
17
The thing about books is that the person is not good, and the good is harmless. - Romance of the Three Kingdoms
The only thing to worry about when it comes to reading is that people don't like it. There is no harm in reading more books.
18
Those who become far-reaching do not sympathize with the near-term grievances, and those who do great things do not care about the details. - "The Biography of Ming Shi Tang He"
People with long-term intentions should not worry about the little complaint in front of them, and those who do big things do not have to worry about small things. People's energy is always limited, don't be personal, focus on the points you are good at.
19
The widow is full of gold, not as good as a pass. - The Biography of Wei Xian of Hanshu
Leave your son a basket full of gold, it is better to teach him to read. No matter how much gold there is, there will always be a day when it will be used, but reading can benefit children for life.
20
The gate of good fortune is better than harmony, and the head of blame is greater than the inward separation. ——" The Biography of Liu Yu, King of DongpingSi of Han
The ancients said: When the wall is built, the fortress is breached from within. Internal unity and harmony are the cornerstones of a happy life.
21
Thousands of people pointed out that they died without sickness. - The Biography of Wang Jia in the Book of Han
Cursed by the accusations of the people, even if there is no disease, he will die. Under the pressure of public opinion, a person is prone to psychological collapse.
22
Those who teach by example follow, and those who teach by words sue. - The Book of the Later Han Dynasty: The Fifth Lun Biography
Teach the people with their own exemplary actions, and the people will accept your indoctrination; if you only talk and say one thing and do one thing, the people will not accept your indoctrination, but will give birth to right and wrong.
23
Under the high foundation of the wall, although the gain is lost. - The Book of the Later Han Dynasty
The foundation of the towering wall is very low, and although such a wall is built, it will surely collapse. What to do, we must lay a solid foundation, otherwise there will be endless troubles.
24
Do not draw from the rich, do not associate with the poor. - The Biography of Yang Xiong of the Book of Han
Do not worry and grieve for the poor, do not rush to pursue the rich. Only by removing the utilitarian desires that bind the mind can you truly enjoy the peace and ease of life and freedom.