There is a famous saying that "the power of an example is infinite". Recently, however, some scholars have suggested that "the power of example is limited". How big is infinity? How limited is it? From a philosophical point of view, there is still considerable space between the two concepts to overlap, cross and cover, so infinity and finiteness are right.
The difference is that the two concepts are put forward from different angles, which embodies two different attitudes towards role models. Not long ago, an influential small newspaper in Beijing discussed role models at the "Cultural Salon". Some people made no secret of their disdain for role models-role models were deified in the extreme "Left" era; Learning from example is a sign of lack of self-confidence; I only worship myself, and so on.
It is true that the role model is that people are not gods, but there are * * * characteristics between people. There are always some people who are more eye-catching and outstanding than others in a certain field or aspect, and have made more outstanding achievements and contributions than most people. The so-called role model also refers to this relatively excellent person. Therefore, whether we admit it or not, examples are objective. The key lies in whether people are good at discovering and willing to follow suit.
No developing and enterprising nation in the world will ignore the power of example: in the United States, Lincoln and Washington are still regarded as national heroes by millions of people. It is an immutable system to show the portraits, resumes and "great achievements" of successive presidents to the public.
More than half a century ago, the soldiers and civilians of the former Soviet Union stopped the advance of Nazi troops in Moscow, which is still the pride of the Russian people. In front of the tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Keguan, there are always brides and grooms offering flowers to the defenders of the motherland.
Although the story of a little boy who doused the fuse with a bubble of urine and saved the lives of the whole city remains to be verified, as the pride of Belgium, little Julian has been standing on the streets of Brussels for people all over the world to visit and admire.
The Chinese nation is hardworking, brave and wise, and outstanding figures emerge one after another. From civil servants and military commanders who safeguard the reunification of the motherland and resist foreign aggression to rebel commanders and rebel heroes who resist oppression and act for heaven; From talented literary masters who left immortal masterpieces to brilliant scientific masters who made outstanding contributions ... the advanced elements of the people of China have made outstanding contributions to the prosperity of the nation and the development and progress of mankind, and have also become examples for generations to respect and learn.
There is an old saying in China: A threesome must have a teacher. It is sad that there is no example, but it is even sadder and more unfortunate to have an example without knowing how to respect and learn. Fortunately, for most people in China, role models have not disappeared, but are still generating strength. Guan Yang, a self-employed man, held an exhibition called "Iron Blood and Loyal Soul" at his own expense in the suburbs of Beijing to commemorate the revolutionary martyrs. Wang Wei's martyr died for his country and became famous in Changhong. Thousands of citizens said that mourning for the martyrs should become an act of a powerful country. A woman suffering from leukemia received the bone marrow from her compatriots in Taiwan Province. Several of her colleagues also joined the ranks of donating bone marrow-"the two sides of the strait are born from the same root, others can, why can't we?" Driven by the example, nearly 100 people signed up to donate to the Chinese bone marrow bank in two days. After being admitted to Beijing Jiaomen Middle School, a paraplegic girl drove the whole class to study by leaps and bounds with excellent academic performance. These emerging examples and their strength are the hope of the country and the nation.
Speaking of which, I think of a topic that many people argued not long ago: Who is the role model, Lei Feng or Bill Gates? In fact, if everyone learns from Lei Feng, great spiritual wealth will be generated, the relationship between people will be more harmonious, and the social environment in which people live will be full of warmth and beauty. And a few more Bill Gates will certainly create more material wealth, benefit mankind and promote the improvement of social development level. From this perspective, isn't it more powerful to have more different types of examples?