[train of thought hint]

Modesty is a virtue and a wise move, because there are people outside, and there are days behind. Modesty makes people progress, because only when they are familiar with their own shortcomings will they try to make up for them. Modesty should also be measured, and excessive modesty becomes hypocrisy.

People can't be modest regardless of the occasion, they need to show themselves, and they can't be modest when selling themselves.

[Famous sayings]

A gentleman is Thai but not arrogant, and a villain is arrogant but not Thai.

People who are complacent will be hurt by others; A humble person is beneficial to others.

With sincerity, there will be humility. With humility, you will be willing to give up yourself to understand others, and you will put down your hypocritical self-esteem to understand yourself.

A person who really knows himself cannot but be modest. Modesty makes people's heart contract, like a pebble egg, which is small but extremely strong. Honesty depends on firmness.

If a proud person wants to see his face clearly, he can only take the pride of others as his mirror. If you bow and scrape to him, you will only encourage his arrogance and bring yourself shame in vain.

[classic material]

Great men are not proud of themselves (Newton's last words)

Newton is one of the giants of science. He discovered the law of universal gravitation and established Newton's law of motion, which became the basis of classical mechanics. He decomposed light and founded optics; In thermodynamics, he defined the law of cooling; In astronomy, he created the reflecting telescope, investigated the laws of planetary motion, scientifically explained the tidal phenomenon, and predicted that the earth was not a right sphere; In mathematics, Engels, the founder of calculus, marveled at his great achievements in Britain. However, he is very modest. On his deathbed, relatives and friends who came to visit him said at the bedside, "You are a great man of our time." Hearing the word "great man", he shook his head and said, "Don't say that. I don't know what the world thinks of me. I just feel like a child playing on the beach and accidentally picked up some shiny shells. But the real Wang Yang sea has not been familiar and discovered before my eyes. " After a pause, he added, "If I see farther than Descartes, it is because I stand on the shoulders of giants." With these words, he closed his eyes calmly.

However, highland evaluates himself (Nobel writes autobiography)

Nobel was an outstanding Swedish chemist at the end of 19. He contributed a lot in his life, but he was modest. A Swedish publisher wants to publish a collection of Swedish celebrities in search of Nobel Prize. Nobel politely refused. He said, "I like subscribing to this valuable and interesting book, but please don't include me." I don't know if I deserve this fame, but I hate excessive rhetoric. "Nobel's brother wants to make up a family history and ask him to send an autobiography. Nobel wrote: "Adolf Fred Nobel-his poor life was almost ruined by a kind doctor at birth. Main virtues: keep nails clean and never involve others; Main disadvantages: unmarried, bad temper, poor digestion; There is only one hope: don't be buried alive; Sin: disrespect for the god of wealth; Important things in life: nothing. "My brother repeatedly advised me to help him organize. Nobel insisted on not following. He said, "I don't just have no time. The fundamental reason is that I can't write any autobiography. In the whirlpool of the universe, there are many planets like Ganges sand, and we are insignificant. What's worth writing about? "Nobel is unwilling to promote himself all his life. His amazing performance is inseparable from his extraordinary modesty.

Modesty is a virtue (Dai Zhen and his teacher)

During the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty, Jiang Shui was recommended to be an official in the imperial court. The emperor summoned him, and he was too nervous to answer, so he recommended his student Dai Zhen. Dai Zhen talked with Kan Kan, analyzed the problem to the point, and made it clear. The emperor was very excited. Ask Dai Zhen: "Who is more talented than the teacher?" Dai Zhen replied:

"My level is low." The emperor asked again, "Why can't the senior officials answer?" Dai Zhen said: "The teacher is old and hard of hearing, but his knowledge is ten thousand times more than mine." The emperor appreciated his spirit of humility and made him an academician.

Humility wins respect (humble Einstein)

When Einstein was alive, he was already a famous physicist and was deeply admired by people. Among the statues of the world's greatest scholars set up by the new york Riverside Church, Einstein is the only one alive. But he was not carried away by honor, and always maintained the quality of humility. He feels that he can't understand that others regard him as an idol. He is tired of the publicity and praise in newspapers and periodicals, especially those journalists, painters and sculptors who come to take pictures, portraits and statues, which makes him unbearable. He said he just became a model of these industries.

Einstein never considered himself a superman. He realized that the road he took was an extension of the road taken by his predecessors, and the new era of science was opened on the basis of his predecessors, so he always appreciated the contributions of his predecessors with admiration and gratitude. He knows that many people are struggling with each other on the road of science, each with his own work and contribution, so he has great respect for the work of his peers. Even to his subordinates and students, Einstein didn't show any arrogance. Anyone who came into contact with him was moved by his affability and peace. He also summed up such a success formula: A = X+Y+Z, where a stands for success, x stands for hard work, y stands for correct method, and z stands for less empty talk. He thinks he is not a genius, but a loyal and diligent truth seeker. Always be modest and prudent (Li Zicheng's arrogance ruined his career)

Li Zicheng, the leader of the peasant uprising in the late Ming Dynasty, was able to share weal and woe with the officers and men at the beginning of the uprising, and he was a corporal with noble character, so he won many battles. However, with the growth of the uprising team and remarkable achievements, he is proud of it.

He grew up day by day, greedy for enjoyment, and didn't listen to advice. He actually killed Yan Li, a loyal minister who advised him, so that his morale was scattered and his brilliant achievements were destroyed, and he was finally killed by himself.

Modesty and eagerness to learn can achieve great success (Mo Bosang wrote the suicide ball)

Zola once described his student, the great French writer Mo Bosang, as follows: "He often listened to our conversation all afternoon, his eyes were bright and smiling, and he dared to put in a word for a long time. Unexpectedly, this cheerful and energetic young man later released boule de suif, a perfect work full of tenderness, ridicule and courage. He listened to our conversation silently, and then his works kept coming out, showing perfect skills. " It can be said that the popularity of boule de suif in the literary world is the result of modesty and eagerness to learn.