The Translation of Wang Shouren's Eight-part Essay "A Man with Benevolence"

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The first two sentences are essays with eight feet (bagu stereotyped writing) (Ming and Qing dynasties)

A saint has a Lord in his heart, but he can determine the integrity of his heart and morality.

The reason why a saint can control his own mind depends on that he can have a sound mind and a noble character.

2

Acceptance problem

A person with lofty ideals and loving heart has a heart to decide his own master, but he is not confused by others. When I was born and died because I was human, I only saw that I had no shame in my heart, but how could I feel sorry for myself? The master is also generous to those who have no ambition and are not kind. Therefore, it is shown here.

People who are called people with lofty ideals are people who are not confused by selfish desires and strive to have a sound mind and noble character. When such people face the test of life and death, we only see how they can have a clear conscience and not worry about their lives. This is why Confucius expressed his feelings for those who have neither ambition nor benevolence.

three

loquitur

Therefore, it is shown here. If you say: things are changeable in the world, life and death are very important. Avoiding it is inherently difficult, and saving it is harmful; There are also people who are in danger, but those who are killed are exactly what they want to decide, and so are those who are easily confused by constant feelings. I took it from a man with lofty ideals!

Some people say that things are changeable and life and death matter. When facing the test of life and death, some people drag out an ignoble existence at the expense of others; But there are also people who are ordered to sacrifice themselves to achieve justice. Depending on the judgment of "yes" and "no", it is easy to be confused by human feelings. Will people with lofty ideals also face such a choice?

four

Chergu

Husband's so-called lofty ideal, with the weight of discipline, noble and noble, every thought has a kind of leisure in the world; The so-called benevolent person, with his body, will know the virtues of heaven and earth, and the light of body and mind will have a great festival of chastity in the world.

The so-called "people with lofty ideals" is to shoulder the heavy responsibility of fulfilling the three cardinal guides and the five permanent members, to pursue purity and integrity with one heart, and to explore unremittingly how to become a model of following ethics. The so-called "benevolent man" means that he has all the moral qualities endowed by God, so that his body and mind are open and aboveboard, and he will always be a model of abiding by integrity.

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If it is two people, you can't be surprised by the incident, but you can't take away the benefits. Dead and alive, you are tired.

Since both "people with lofty ideals" and "people with lofty ideals" can keep up with emergencies in essence, gains and losses cannot change their aspirations and integrity, and their life and death will not be enough to hinder them.

five

Zhongergu

It is precisely because of its evil side that people can take refuge and seek perfection, but when they are in trouble, they can feel at ease, but they can't. It's the behavior of those who drag out an ignoble existence, and they despise it.

The fair value of the disaster, fortunately, can be saved, but not suitable, my life will be all gone, and my benevolence will be gone. This is the business of the wicked, and he will do something wrong.

Therefore, when a disaster occurs, there are people who can save themselves from danger, but self-protection in the face of difficulties can only stabilize the body, but not the mind. People who drag out an ignoble existence despise such behavior. Occasionally encounter misfortune, there are indeed people who are lucky enough not to be hurt, but they are lucky enough to escape and do not respond to the change of things. Although he could save himself, he lost his righteousness. People who violate morality will not do such a thing.

six

Houergu

What he did was rational. He thought there was no chance of coexistence, but he was fatal. He was determined to protect the virginity of the world and regretted it even when he died.

Both sides of a coin have no potential, but those who sacrifice their lives to rush into disasters and do good deeds in the world have no regrets.

"People with lofty ideals" and "people with lofty ideals" only act according to "reason" and do not intend to act according to other rules besides "reason". As for those "people with lofty ideals" and "people with lofty ideals", they set an example for those who are loyal and unyielding in the world, and will not regret even if their lives come to an end.

There is always a distance between ideal and its realization. As for those "people with lofty ideals" who sacrificed their lives to achieve world morality, they will not regret even if they sacrificed their lives.

seven

Bundle into two strands

When the country overturns, it will lead to tame those involved, and its benevolent people will follow suit and not avoid it. If they are willing to take care of them, changing dogs can save my mind and I will not care about my survival.

When values drift from place to place, those who sacrifice their lives for justice and make me restless will be merciful, they will turn a blind eye, but they will not be intimidated. If they are honest with each other, beggars can be merciful to my heart and commit themselves to it, but they will not be sympathetic to life and death.

When the country is subverted, "people with lofty ideals" and "people with lofty ideals" who respond to the disaster with their own physical strength and energy will make them go to the disaster generously and take the initiative to take responsibility without hesitation. That is, if they can uphold their own justice, even if they die for it, they will not consider whether they are alive or dead.

When poor and wandering around, "people with lofty ideals" and "people with lofty ideals" who use their physical strength and energy to help other poor and wandering people will make them fearless when they are poor, and treat poverty and wandering like going home. This is that if you can keep the heart of benevolence and righteousness, even if you give your life for it, there will be no worries about life and death.

eight

Big knot

It's those who value my heart, but despise me. Their generosity and ferocity think that it's the plan of the benevolent, and they are brave benevolent. How sincere are you to those who are wandering around, timid, but addicted to the present? Living is for the purpose, but living is for fatigue. What a pity it is for those who are willing to die calmly, those who are willing to distinguish between benevolence and righteousness, and those who are willing to aim high, looking back and avoiding death. It is the work of people who understand ideas, and people who have no ambition in the world can be ashamed; See how the benevolent do it, but the unkind can think about it.

Therefore, "people with lofty ideals" and "people with lofty ideals" value their "heart" and despise their "body". Those generous and fierce things that achieve benevolence and righteousness are bravely implemented by "people with lofty ideals" and are also implemented by "people with lofty ideals". How can people who are hesitant and drag out an ignoble existence compare with them? It is selfless to make a living by preserving the "heart", drag on preserving the "body", and calmly die to show their moral commitment. This is the destination of "benevolent people" and the choice of "benevolent people". How can those who run away, hide, hide, and crave immortality compare with them? It can be seen that people without ambition should be ashamed of what they have done. Seeing what the "benevolent" have done, those heartless people should seriously reflect.

Wang Shouren with lofty ideals [Ming]

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1 a saint has a Lord in his heart, but he can fix his mind on morality. The reason why a saint can control his own mind depends on that he can have a sound mind and a noble character.

People who aim high have a heart to decide their own masters, but they are not confused by others. When I was born and died because I was human, I only saw that I had no shame in my heart, but how could I feel sorry for myself? The master is also generous to those who have no ambition and are not kind. Therefore, it is shown here. People who are called people with lofty ideals are people who are not confused by selfish desires and strive to have a sound mind and noble character. When such people face the test of life and death, we only see how they can have a clear conscience and not worry about their lives. This is why Confucius expressed his feelings for those who have neither ambition nor benevolence.

Three times, so I said this. If you say: things are changeable in the world, life and death are very important. Avoiding it is inherently difficult, and saving it is harmful; There are also people who are in danger, but those who are killed are exactly what they want to decide, and so are those who are easily confused by constant feelings. I took it from a man with lofty ideals! Some people say that things are changeable and life and death matter. When facing the test of life and death, some people drag out an ignoble existence at the expense of others; But there are also people who are ordered to sacrifice themselves to achieve justice. Depending on the judgment of "yes" and "no", it is easy to be confused by human feelings. Will people with lofty ideals also face such a choice?

4. The so-called lofty ideal of a two-legged husband, with the weight of discipline, is noble and noble, and every thought has leisure to plant the world; The so-called benevolent person, with his body, will know the virtues of heaven and earth, and the light of body and mind will have a great festival of chastity in the world. The so-called "people with lofty ideals" is to shoulder the heavy responsibility of fulfilling the three cardinal guides and the five permanent members, to pursue purity and integrity with one heart, and to explore unremittingly how to become a model of following ethics. The so-called "benevolent man" means that he has all the moral qualities endowed by God, so that his body and mind are open and aboveboard, and he will always be a model of abiding by integrity.

If it is two people, you can't be surprised by the incident, but you can't take away the benefits. If they are dead and alive, they will be very tired. Since both "people with lofty ideals" and "people with lofty ideals" can keep up with emergencies in essence, gains and losses cannot change their aspirations and integrity, and their life and death will not be enough to hinder them.

5. The second part is based on its evil side, seeking perfect internal security. However, if it is inevitable, it can be settled, but it cannot be settled. This is the behavior of people who live a colorful life, and he disdains it; The fair value of the disaster, fortunately, can be saved, but not suitable, my life will be all gone, and my benevolence will be gone. This is the business of the wicked, and he will do something wrong. Therefore, when a disaster occurs, there are people who can save themselves from danger, but self-protection in the face of difficulties can only stabilize the body, but not the mind. People who drag out an ignoble existence despise such behavior. Occasionally encounter misfortune, there are indeed people who are lucky enough not to be hurt, but they are lucky enough to escape and do not respond to the change of things. Although he could save himself, he lost his righteousness. People who violate morality will not do such a thing.

6. The people who do what the latter two groups do are just rational. They think there is no chance of coexistence, but those who are deadly and loyal to the world will regret it to death; Both sides of a coin have no potential, but those who sacrifice their lives to rush into disasters and do good deeds in the world have no regrets. "People with lofty ideals" and "people with lofty ideals" only act according to "reason" and do not intend to act according to other rules besides "reason". As for those "people with lofty ideals" and "people with lofty ideals", they set an example for those who are loyal and unyielding in the world, and will not regret even if their lives come to an end. There is always a distance between ideal and its realization. As for those "people with lofty ideals" who sacrificed their lives to achieve world morality, they will not regret even if they sacrificed their lives.

7 bundles of two strands when the country overturns, it will lead to the body taming the patients involved, and their benevolence will follow others and not avoid their harm. If they are willing to take care of them, building ditches can save my heart, think about it and forget about survival; When values drift from place to place, those who sacrifice their lives for justice and make me restless will be merciful, they will turn a blind eye, but they will not be intimidated. If they are honest with each other, beggars can be merciful to my heart and commit themselves to it, but they will not be sympathetic to life and death. When the country is subverted, "people with lofty ideals" and "people with lofty ideals" who respond to the disaster with their own physical strength and energy will make them go to the disaster generously and take the initiative to take responsibility without hesitation. That is, if they can uphold their own justice, even if they die for it, they will not consider whether they are alive or dead. When poor and wandering around, "people with lofty ideals" and "people with lofty ideals" who use their physical strength and energy to help other poor and wandering people will make them fearless when they are poor, and treat poverty and wandering like going home. This is that if you can keep the heart of benevolence and righteousness, even if you have to pay your life for it, there will be no worries about life and death.

The big knot is that it values my heart, but regards me as a light person. Its generosity and ferocity are regarded as benevolent policies, and it is also good for people with lofty ideals to be brave. How sincere are you to those who are wandering around, timid, but addicted to the present? Living is for the purpose, but living is for fatigue. What a pity it is for those who are willing to die calmly, those who are willing to distinguish between benevolence and righteousness, and those who are willing to aim high, looking back and avoiding death. It is the work of people who understand ideas, and people who have no ambition in the world can be ashamed; See how the benevolent do it, but the unkind can think about it. Therefore, "people with lofty ideals" and "people with lofty ideals" value their "heart" and despise their "body". Those generous and fierce things that achieve benevolence and righteousness are bravely implemented by "people with lofty ideals" and are also implemented by "people with lofty ideals". How can people who are hesitant and drag out an ignoble existence compare with them? It is selfless to make a living by preserving the "heart", drag on preserving the "body", and calmly die to show their moral commitment. This is the destination of "benevolent people" and the choice of "benevolent people". How can those who run away, hide, hide, and crave immortality compare with them? It can be seen that people without ambition should be ashamed of what they have done. Seeing what the "benevolent" have done, those heartless people should seriously reflect. ?