It will only stop after death.(死而後已)
Confucius's real name was Kong Qiu.
'Confucius' is a respectful name for him.
He was an outstanding educator. He is one
of the most influential thinkers in Chinese history.
He had more than 3,000 students, 72 of whom
were particularly outstanding.
One of these was Zeng Shen, who was 46
years younger than Confucius.
Although Zeng Shen was not naturally
intelligent, he studied very hard and diligently, and he later became a key
figure in the Confucian system.
There is a story about the two of them
recorded in history books.
One day, Confucius was sitting on a straw mat
in the classroom and Zeng Shen was sitting next to him.
Confucius suddenly said to Zeng Shen:
'There were many wise kings in ancient
China. These kings had noble characters, and designed good systems to govern
their kingdoms. Under their leadership, the people lived in harmony, and the
ministers trusted each other. What important principles and wisdom do you think
they mastered? Why were they able to achieve so much?
After hearing Confucius's question, Zeng
Shen stood up and walked over to him. He sat down opposite him and saluted him
respectfully. He said to Confucius,
'I am an ignorant person. I don't know why
those ancient kings were able to achieve so much. Please tell me the answer.' I
will study seriously and attentively.'
Seeing Zeng Shen's polite and cautious
manner pleased Confucius, who was happy to explain to him.
He taught him in detail about the
respectful mentality and obedient behaviour that a child should have towards
their parents.
Zeng Shen once recited a passage to his
students and friends.
I think Confucius had a great personality.
He believed that achieving peace and friendship for all mankind was his
responsibility. This was a very important responsibility, but Confucius had
strong willpower and a noble character, so he did not relax until the moment of
his death. He never stopped pursuing his life goals.
I will follow his example throughout my
life and pursue this great goal before I die.
I will devote my life to my ideals. I will
not be afraid of difficulties. I will strive until my last moment.
This idiom means that one will stop only
after death.
It is used to describe the spirit of
dedicating one's life to responsibility or ideals. It is a noble sentiment to
not fear difficulties and strive until the end of one's life.
Dear friends, what thoughts or inspiration
do you have after hearing this story?
Who is your role model in life? What do you
think is the most important responsibility in your life?
I hope this story brings you new insights.
死而後已(It will only stop after death.)
孔子的名字是(孔丘)。孔夫子是人們對他的尊稱。
他是一位傑出的教育家。他是為中國歷史上最有影響力的思想家之一。
他的學生超過3000人，其中特別傑出的學生有72個。
他那72個特別優秀的學生中、有一個的名字叫做(曾參)，孔子的年紀比曾參多了46歲。
曾參不聰明，但是他很用心又勤奮的學習，他後來成為儒家體系中一個很重要的關鍵人物。
歷史書上記載了一個有關於他們兩個人的故事。
有一天，孔子坐在教室中的一塊草蓆上，曾參坐在他的旁邊。
孔子突然對曾參說。
中國古代有很多賢明的國王，這些國王有著很高尚的品德，他們設計了很好的制度來管理他們所領導的王國。在他們的領導之下，百姓們相處得很和睦，大臣們也都很彼此信任，你認為他們到底掌握了那些重要的原則與智慧、他們為何能夠達成這樣的成就呢?
曾參聽孔子的問題後，他就站起來然後走到孔子對面，他坐在孔子的對面，他用很恭敬的態度向孔子行禮，他對孔子說。
我是一個愚昧的人，我並不知道那些古代的國王為何能達成那麼偉大的成就，請您告訴我答案，我會認真且用心的學習。
孔子看到曾參很有禮貌又很慎重的表現後，孔子很開心地請對曾參說明
他自己所知道的關於一個子女對於他的父母應該具備的尊敬的心態與順服的行為準則都詳細的教導曾參。
曾參曾經對他的學生與朋友們說過一段話。
我認為孔子具有非常的偉大的人格，他把實現全人類的和平與友愛當作自己的責任，這個責任非常的重大，但是孔子具備堅定的意志力與高尚的品德，所以他到死亡來臨的那一刻他都沒有鬆懈，他到死亡來臨的那一刻他才停止追求自己的人生目標。
我這一生都要以孔子的行為為模範，我也要在我死之前追求這個偉大的目標。
我要為了我的理想奉獻我的一生，我不會害怕困難，我會努力奮鬥到我生命的最後一刻。
這句成語直接翻譯的意思是死亡之後才會停止。
這句成語被用來形容一種為責任或理想奉獻終生的精神。這句成語被用來形容一種不畏艱難、努力奮鬥到生命最後一刻的高尚情懷。
親愛的朋友，你聽完這個故事有怎樣的啟發或有怎樣的想法呢。
誰是你的人生楷模呢?你認為你這一生中最重要的責任是什麼嗎?
我期待這故事能讓你產生一些新的收穫
出處為孝經-開宗明義
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出處為論語-泰伯