Despite his immense wealth, he remained
humble and unassuming.(富而不驕)
In ancient China, there was a great leader
named Yao.
History tells a story about him.
He appointed two wise men to create a
calendar based on the movements of the sun, moon and stars, and then informed
the people of the resulting seasonal cycles.
The people used this astronomical calendar
to determine the number of days in each year and the activities to be carried
out in each season. They also used the calendar to determine the best times for
harvesting and planting.
Yao appointed various officials to lead his
team, and he and these officials worked diligently to improve the lives of the
people. Under his leadership, people's lives became more stable and happier day
by day.
They deeply respected him, praising Yao
with the following words:
'His benevolent and kind character was like
the sky, and his wisdom and intelligence were like those of a god.'
We like to be near him because he is as
warm as the sun, and we look up to him like ever-changing clouds. Although he
possessed immense wealth and supreme power, he was never arrogant, and although
he held a high-ranking position, he was never lazy or negligent.
He wore a yellow crown and a black
ceremonial robe and rode in a vermilion carriage drawn by white horses.
He promoted virtuous conduct and fostered
harmony and unity among his clansmen.
He clearly defined the responsibilities of
all officials and his government was remarkably successful; all people lived in
harmony and peace.
This idiom translates directly as
'possessing immense wealth yet remaining humble'.
It is used to describe a wealthy person
with humble virtues.
Dear friend, what inspiration or thoughts
did you gain from this story?
Who do you know who is wealthy yet not
arrogant? If you suddenly became wealthy, do you think you could remain humble?
I hope this story gives you some new
insights.
富而不驕(Despite his immense wealth, he
remained humble and unassuming.)
中國的上古時代有一位偉大的領袖，他的名字叫做(堯)。
歷史書上記載了一個有關他的故事。
他指派兩個有智慧的人根據日月星辰的運行規律來制定曆法，然後把這些有關於節令的運行法則告訴所有的百姓。
百姓們根據這套大自然的運行法則來確定了每年有幾天，每個季節應該要做的事情，百姓們根據這套天文曆法來確定收穫與耕種的時機。
他聘請了各種官員來擔任他所領導的團隊，他與這些官員們都為了讓百姓的生活過得更好而努力，在他的領導下，所有的百姓的生活一天一天地變得更穩定與幸福。
當時百姓們非常的尊敬他，這些百姓用以下的言詞來讚美(堯)。
他的寬厚善良的品德就如同天空，他的智慧與聰明就如同如天神。
我們喜歡接近他因為他像太陽一樣地溫暖，我們熱切地仰望他像雲一樣變化無窮。
他擁有極多的財富與至高無上的權力卻從不驕傲自大，他身處尊貴的地位卻不懶惰懈怠。
他的頭上戴著黃色的冠帽並身著黑色的禮服，他乘坐朱紅色的車然後駕著白色的馬。
他弘揚善良的美德，他融合自己的宗族們變得親密和睦。
他清楚的界定所有的官員的責任，他領導的政府的政績昭著，所有的人們都能夠和睦融洽的生活。
這句成語直接翻譯的意思是擁有極多的財富卻不驕傲自大。
這句成語被用來形容一個有錢人有著謙遜的品德。
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。
你認識那些人能夠有錢卻不驕傲自大呢?如果你突然有很多錢，你認為你還可以保持謙遜嗎?
我期待這故事能讓你產生一些新的收穫。
出處為史記-本紀-五帝本紀-
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