This sentence comes from the golden mean, and the whole sentence is: self-sincerity, self-consciousness, self-consciousness; Self-knowledge and sincerity are called teaching. Sincerity is clear, and clarity is sincere. Interpretation of vernacular Chinese: Understanding the truth from sincerity and nature is called nature; Sincerity after knowing the truth is called education. Sincerity will naturally understand the truth, and it will only be sincere after understanding the truth.
Appreciation: this sentence discusses the relationship between sincerity and understanding, sincerity and understanding, which promote and complement each other. "Honesty and fear" means sincerity and reason. "Self-evident sincerity" means understanding and sincerity.
Whether it's in our nature or the result of education, the principle of a person's life should be to be kind, voluntary and not driven by external forces. In this way, people can reach the realm of truth, purity and perfection.
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The doctrine of the mean is a way for Confucianism to expound the doctrine of the mean and put forward the theory of human nature cultivation education. After the Song and Yuan Dynasties, it became the official textbook of the school and the required reading of the imperial examination, which had a far-reaching impact on education. The doctrine of the mean was originally an article in the Book of Rites written by Confucius' grandson Sisi.
The Doctrine of the Mean advocates that people should take "neutralization" as the foundation, do their duty properly, do their part, be loyal to their duties, "transcend all boundaries", be less standardized, make no mistakes, and not show off their achievements and merits, but silently rejoice in cultivating the virtue of the Doctrine of the Mean, so as to brew harmony and well-being among people.
The doctrine of the mean is not only an incisive summary of being a man, but also embodies the principles and wisdom of being a man. Therefore, it has very important reference value for people to improve their behavior cultivation.
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