For example, Wang Mang, before he came to power, always put righteousness first; Whether it is beneficial or not, it is after righteousness. But judging from his later rebellion, his behavior was just a long-term fishing protection. Its righteousness is the first, which hinders people's eyes and ears, hence the name; After putting profit first, it is the cost of input. Celebrities who praised Wang Mang at that time later saw Wang Mang's true face, and they felt regret and hate in their hearts-just like we lied when we were young, so painful.
Folk people can even die for a righteous word, not to mention people who are more upright and determined to die for righteousness. Confucius said, "If you kill yourself, you will see the truth.". This sentence has increased the weight and appeal of righteousness in people's hearts. No wonder those who are as slippery as five awns will use the word righteousness as a signboard to gather popularity for later use.
Later, Wang Mang was immoral in power. When he got angry, people complained. So, the peasant uprising came. Liu Xiu's two brothers, together with some outlaws and some Han nobles, began to do justice for heaven and defeat Wang Mang. After the battle, they all fought for the world. This is the golden signboard of righteousness.
Benevolence is for the people, saying: "benevolence"; To the soldier's righteousness, he said: "faith" means "receipt"; Say "accept surrender and protect" to the enemy; There is righteousness in the world, saying, "Germany." People then call those who seek benefits for the country "sages and sages", or "sages" for short.
The big one is called a saint, and the small one is called a gentleman.
As the saying goes, "businessmen value profit over righteousness." Does it mean that all those who value profits are villains? Or are businessmen all profiteers? I don't think so.
The so-called righteousness should be a kind of behavior and behavior spirit that pays off. Don't take it, don't do it.
Businessmen pay labor, purchase goods, deliver goods and provide services after sale. No sweat, no gain. This is the significance of the fairness of business credit. A gentleman helps others without asking for anything in return, which is the meaning of a kind person; Sages create and strive for benefits for the country and people, even for the creatures of the whole world. This is the meaning of the Great Sage, and most people stop sighing.
All three people are interested.
Businessmen pursue the interests of equal exchange, self-serving and not harming others.
What a gentleman pursues is the good interests in the world. The aim is to cultivate one's morality, govern the country and level the world. The pillars of this country should have brains. Seek to benefit others, not self-interest. Others and the country benefit, and they also benefit. Although everyone has it, it is common for a gentleman to harm others and benefit himself. Such people deserve the reputation and trust of society.
The sage's pursuit of profit lies in the people and in the long run; Its benefits can be applied to society and can last forever. Such as Confucius' lover thought, Lao Zi and Zhuang Zi can't be harmonious. It is not only rooted in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, but also continues to this day, benefiting the public.
Therefore, those who seek welfare for the country are sages; Those who seek benefits for themselves are also gentlemen, not villains.
As long as they are earned by their own hands, it should be said that they are just people who are selfish and do not harm others.
A gentleman does something and doesn't.