"Book of Rites", also known as " Xiao Dai Li Ji " and "Xiao Dai Ji", is said to have been compiled by Western Han etiquette scholar Dai Shengsuo. It is an important anthology of laws and regulations in ancient China. "Book of Rites" has forty-nine chapters including "Qu Li" and " Tan Gong ". The content is complex, covering everything from the royal family to the folk customs. It is an important reference material for studying ancient Chinese social culture. . Among them, "Great Learning" and "The Doctrine of the Mean" were compiled into the "Four Books" together with "The Analects of Confucius" and "Mencius" in the Southern Song Dynasty, and became a must-read textbook for elementary school students.
"Book of Rites" has strict organization, tactful words, echoes from front to back, and neat and changeable language. Since Zheng Xuan of the Western Han Dynasty made the "note", the status of "Book of Rites" has been rising day by day. After the Song Dynasty, it ranked first among the "Three Rites". Today I have selected 20 sentences from "The Book of Rites" to share with all your friends.
▐ 1. A gentleman does not fall short of others, does not lose sight of others, and does not lose sight of others. Therefore, a gentleman's appearance is enough to be intimidating, his appearance is enough to scare him, and his words are enough to be trustworthy.
[Source] "Book of Rites·Biaoji"
[Explanation] A gentleman's behavior should be decent, his appearance should be solemn, and his words should be cautious. Therefore, the appearance of a gentleman is enough to make people awe, his appearance is enough to make people feel majestic, and his words are enough to make people convinced.
▐ 2. Don’t judge others with courtesy, and don’t refuse to waste money. The etiquette does not exceed the festival, does not invade and insult, and is not easy to be arrogant.
[Source] "Book of Rites·Quli"
[Explanation] The essence of etiquette is not to please people casually, nor to talk in vain. It must not violate the rules, not infringe and insult others, and not pretend to be affectionate with others.
▐ 3. Ao cannot grow long, desire cannot be followed, ambition cannot be fulfilled, and happiness cannot be extreme.
[Source] "Book of Rites·Quli"
[Explanation] Arrogance cannot grow, desire cannot be indulged, ambition cannot be complacent, and enjoyment cannot reach its extreme.
▐ 4. If you know your shortcomings, you can then reflect on yourself; if you know your difficulties, you can then improve yourself.
[Source] "Book of Rites·Xue Li"
[Explanation] Only when you realize your own shortcomings in knowledge can you reflect on yourself; only when you realize that you are confused about certain knowledge can you work hard to improve yourself.
▐ 5. Reciprocity is the courtesy, but it is not polite to go back and forth; it is also impolite to come but not go back. If people are polite, they will be safe; if they are rude, they will be in danger. Therefore, it is said: One must learn etiquette.
[Source] "Book of Rites·Quli"
[Explanation] Etiquette is about mutual interactions. If you are polite but don't get a response from the other party, it is rude to the other party; if someone is polite to you but you don't return the courtesy, this is It's your fault. Only when people pay attention to etiquette can they feel at ease, otherwise they will be in danger. Therefore, the knowledge of etiquette must be learned.
▐ 6. Those who are polite to their husbands have low self-esteem but respect for others. Even if you are a peddler, you must be respected, how about being rich and noble? If you are rich and know how to be polite, you will not be arrogant or lewd; if you are poor or lowly, if you know how to be polite, your ambition will not be deterred.
[Source] "Book of Rites·Quli"
[Explanation] Etiquette, which emphasizes lowering one's posture and respecting others. Even a hawker carrying a basket must have self-respect, let alone those high-ranking officials? If a wealthy person knows the etiquette system, he will not be arrogant or excessive; if a poor person knows the etiquette system, he will be strong-willed and will not be timid.
▐ 7. A gentleman would be ashamed if he held his position but did not say anything; if he said something but did not act, a gentleman would be ashamed.
[Source] "Book of Rites·Miscellaneous Notes"
[Interpretation] If you are in a certain position and do not provide the opinions that you should be in that position, you should be ashamed of being a gentleman; if you have such remarks but not such actions, it is A gentleman should be ashamed.
▐ 8. Scholars make four mistakes, and teachers must know them. When people learn, they may lose a lot, they may lose a few, they may lose it easily, or they may stop it.
[Source] "Book of Rites·Xue Li"
[Explanation] There are four mistakes that learners are prone to make, and teachers who teach must know them. When people are studying, they may have the problem of being greedy for too much and not seeking a thorough understanding, or they may have the problem of being satisfied with less and knowing a little and being satisfied, or they may think it is too easy and not study seriously, or they may set limitations on themselves and not seek progress. problems.
▐ 9. Don’t be disrespectful, look thoughtful, calm your words, and calm the people.
[Source] "Book of Rites·Quli"
[Explanation] If you want to be a person who understands etiquette, you should not do anything disrespectful, your behavior should be dignified and serious, thoughtful, your speech should be quiet and kind, and you should be calm and unhurried. In this way Only in this way can we appease the people and become an example.
▐ 10. If a husband sits like a corpse, he stands like a corpse. Follow the appropriate etiquette and follow the customs.
[Source] "Book of Rites·Qu Li"
[Definition] When sitting, you must sit upright; when standing, you must stand respectfully. When observing etiquette, one should make expedient changes according to the time and place, and when traveling to other countries as envoys, one should comply with local customs.
▐ 11. Husband’s rituals are used to establish relationships, resolve suspicions, distinguish similarities and differences, and clarify right and wrong.
[Source] "Book of Rites·Quli"
[Explanation] Ritual is used to determine the closeness and distance of interpersonal relationships, to judge whether things are confused and similar, to distinguish the similarities and minor differences between things, and to clarify whether the etiquette system is used correctly.
▐ 12. Don’t dare to forget your parents once you speak, so you don’t speak evil words out of your mouth, don’t use angry words against yourself, don’t humiliate your body, and don’t shame your relatives. This can be called filial piety.
[Source] "Book of Rites·Jiyi"
[Interpretation] When you speak, don't dare to forget your parents, so you don't say vicious and hurtful words, and no one will say hateful and angry things about you. Only then can you be honest. Body, do not bring shame to parents, doing so can be said to be filial piety.
▐ 13. If you know how to be a son, you can become a father; if you know how to be a minister, you can become a king; if you know how to be a person, then you can be a leader.
[Source] "Book of Rites·Prince Wen Wang"
[Interpretation] If you know how to be a good son, then you can be a good father; if you know how to be a good minister, then you can be a good monarch; if you know how to do things for others, then you can be a good father. Call him.
▐ 14. All officials and people’s talents must be discussed first, discussed and distinguished, and then promoted.
[Source] "Book of Rites·Kingdom"
[Interpretation] When selecting talents, one must first examine their moral character and ability. After the examination is clear, they can then assign jobs. After they are qualified for the job, they can then assess their titles and then give them corresponding salaries.
▐ 15. Benevolence is the expression of the world, righteousness is the rule of the world, and retribution is the benefit of the world.
[Source] "Book of Rites·Biaoji"
[Interpretation] Benevolence is the model for the world's behavior, righteousness is the criterion for the world's behavior, and repaying kindness is the mutually beneficial way of communication in the world.
▐ 16. Believe what you say, and be right in deeds.
[Source] "Book of Rites·Confucianism"
[Explanation] Speaking must first reflect integrity, and behavior must be upright.
▐ 17. Those who respect, give way, clean and respect are the reason why gentlemen are connected. A gentleman will not fight if he gives in, and he will not be arrogant if he is pure and respectful. If you don't be slow and don't argue, you will be far better than fighting and arguing. If you don't fight and argue, there will be no danger of riots.
[Source] "Book of Rites: The Righteousness of Drinking in Countryside"
[Explanation] Respect, cleanliness and respect are how gentlemen interact with each other. If a gentleman is respectful, he will not fight; if he is pure and respectful, he will not be lazy; if he is not lazy and does not fight, he will stay away from disputes and lawsuits; if there are no disputes and lawsuits, there will be no riots.
▐ 18. Confucianism is not a treasure of gold and jade, but loyalty is a treasure; if you don’t pray for land, righteousness is a land; if you don’t pray for a lot of accumulation, a lot of literature is a wealth.
[Source] "Book of Rites·Confucianism"
[Interpretation] Confucian scholars do not value gold and jade, but value loyalty; they do not seek land, but establish morality as land; they do not wish to have more savings, but value having more knowledge. rich.
▐ 19. Words have things and actions have rules. Therefore, one cannot take away ambition in life, and one cannot take away reputation in death.
[Source] "Book of Rites·Zhenyi"
[Explanation] A person who speaks truthfully and behaves according to the law, so his ambition is unwavering when he is alive, and his good reputation will not be affected after death.
▐ 20. A gentleman makes a promise, and a villain speaks first.
[Source] "Book of Rites·Fangji"
[Interpretation] A virtuous person speaks carefully, pays attention to doing practical things, and does what he says; a person with low moral character talks nonsense, speaks big words before he can, and cannot do what he says.
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