"Good as water" comes from the eighth chapter of Laozi's Tao Te Ching. The original text is as follows: good as water. Water is good for all things without dispute, and evil for all, so it is a few words. Living in a good place, kind-hearted, kind-hearted, good at words, good at politics, good at doing things, good at dealing with people. Husband is just indisputable, so there is nothing special. The best people are like water. Water is good at nourishing everything without competing with it, staying in places that people don't like, so it is closest to the Tao. The best people are in the most natural and unobtrusive position. They are good at keeping calm and unfathomable, sincere, friendly and selfless, keeping promises, streamlining administration, governing the country, giving full play to their strengths and seizing opportunities in their actions. The best people do what they do because they have indisputable virtues, so there is no fault or blame. It turns out that this sentence is Lao Tzu's metaphor for a man of noble character with water. It is believed that their personalities are like water, first, they are soft, second, they stay in humble places, and third, they nourish everything without fighting. The most perfect personality should also have this kind of mentality and behavior, not only doing things that are beneficial to everyone, but also willing to go to humble places that others don't want to go and do things that others don't want to do. He can endure humiliation, work hard and try his best to help others, instead of competing with others for fame and gain. This is Laozi's famous thought of "conquering the enemy without fighting". The word "as good as water" is related to Confucius. In addition, one day in 538 BC, Confucius said to his disciple Nangong Shu Jing: "Zhou Zhi's History of the Chamber of Secrets is Lao Dan, who knows the source of rites and music and the essence of virtue. I want to ask Zhou for advice today. Would you like to go with me? " The nangongshan ShuJing readily agreed, and immediately report to lujun. Lujun allows this. Send a car, two horses, one son and one imperial palace, and Nangong Jingshu will accompany Confucius. I'm glad to see Kong Qiu coming all the way. After the professor left, I invited Kong Qiu to visit Dr. Changhong. Changhong is good at music, giving Kong Qiu music rules and music theory; Kong Qiu's introduction of sacrificial ceremonies, his inspection of missionary sites and the etiquette of temple fairs made Kong Qiu sigh and benefited a lot. Stay a few days. Kong Qiu said goodbye to Lao Tzu. Lao Dan sent him out of the building with a message: "I heard that the rich give people money and justice gives people words. I am neither rich nor expensive, and I have no money to send you; I'd like to send you a few words. In today's world, smart and knowledgeable people are almost dead, because they are good at mocking others' mistakes; Those who talk eloquently and are smart, are always in trouble, just to publicize the evil of others. As a son, don't think highly of yourself; As a minister, don't put yourself first. I hope you remember. " Kong Qiu nodded: "Disciples must keep it in mind!" Arriving at the bank of the Yellow River, I saw the river surging and the turbid waves rolling, with the momentum of Ma Benteng, the sound of tigers roaring and the sound of thunder. Standing on the shore, Kong Qiu sighed: "The deceased is like a husband, staying up all night! The water of the Yellow River is rushing, and people's years have passed. The river doesn't know where to go, and life doesn't know where to go? " After listening to Kong Qiu, Lao Tzu said, "Between heaven and earth, life and heaven and earth are one. Heaven and earth are natural things; Life is also a natural thing; People are young, young, strong and old, just like the alternation of spring, summer, autumn and winter in heaven and earth. What is sadness? Born in nature, died in nature, let it be natural, and nature is not chaotic; If you don't let nature run, you will be bound by nature. If fame exists in your heart, you will feel anxious; If you want to stay in your heart, you will have more troubles. " Kong Qiu explained: "I am worried about Taoism, I am heartless, and the war is not over, and the national chaos has not been cured. So some people's lives are too short to contribute to the world and sigh for the people. " Laozi said: "Heaven and earth are self-explanatory, the sun and the moon are self-explanatory, the stars are self-sequential, and animals are born without man-made. This is natural, why bother people? People are born as human beings, so they have nothing, so sharing weal and woe means that there is a natural principle and a natural way. Only by following the principles and ways of nature can the country be autonomous and the people be self-righteous. Why should we talk about rites and music and advocate benevolence and righteousness? It is far from human nature to talk about rites and music and advocate benevolence and righteousness! Just like a person who beats drums to escape, the bigger the blow, the farther people escape! " After a pause, Lao Tzu pointed to the Yellow River and said to Kong Qiu, "Why don't you learn the virtue of water?" Kong Qiu said, "What is the virtue of water?" Laozi said: "Being good is like water: water is good for everything without contention, which is the virtue of humility;" Therefore, Jiang Hai can be the king of all the valleys, and if he is good at it, he can also be the king of all the valleys. The water in the world is not weak, and the strong can't win, which is also gentleness; Therefore, softness wins, and weakness wins. Because it has nothing, it can enter without trace, which shows that the teaching without words is also beneficial to inaction. "Kong Qiu suddenly realized:" Sir, this sentence made me suddenly enlightened: people are in water, and water is lonely; Everyone is easy, and water is alone; Everyone is clean, and water is alone. Who can contend with the evil people do? This is why it is good. " Lao Tzu nodded and said, "You can teach me! You can remember: if you don't fight against the world, no one in the world can compete with it, which is to imitate Shuide. Water is more than Tao: Tao is everywhere, water has no disadvantages, avoid heights, never oppose, and be good at its place; The empty place is quiet and unfathomable. Goodness is deep; Losses are inexhaustible, efforts are unrequited, and kindness is also benevolent; You must rotate, you must fold, you must stop, you must flow, you must be kind and trustworthy; Wash the filth, smooth it out, and handle things well; There is a load floating, a clear reference, a strong attack, and a good use of energy; It's also good for you to stay up all night and fall behind. Therefore, saints can do whatever they want, and saints should change because of things; Wise men govern by doing nothing, while great men live in harmony with the weather. After you come here, besides your desire for appearance, you should be arrogant in words. Otherwise, people will smell it before they arrive, and the wind will move before it arrives, walking in the street like a tiger. Who dares to use you? Kong Qiu said, "Mr. Wang's words came from the heart and entered the disciple's heart and spleen. Disciples have benefited a lot and will never forget it. Disciples will be obedient and tirelessly grateful to the teacher for his kindness. " Say that finish, say goodbye to Lao tze, and reluctantly get on the bus and head for the Nangong. When they returned to Lu, the disciples asked, "Did you go to see Lao Zi? Confucius said, "See! "The disciple asked." Where's Lao Tzu? Confucius said: "bird, I know it can fly;" Fish, I know it can swim; Beast, I know it can walk. Pedestrians can be tied with nets, swimmers can catch them with hooks, and fliers can shoot them with arrows. As for dragons, I don't know why. Dragon riding storm for nine days! I can see Lao Tzu, but is he still a dragon? Knowledge is unfathomable, and interest is high and difficult to know; As a snake bends and stretches at any time, as a dragon changes in time. Lao Dan, it is really my teacher! "Don't fight for fame and fortune, pay attention to yourself; Keep quiet and unaffected; Willing to pay, not seeking purpose; If it is broken, it will be broken, and it will follow the trend; Self-luminous, good at influencing; Recognize advantages and be good at application; Time does not give me, wait for the opportunity. As a layman, I can only cultivate myself by referring to the moral character of water first, and it seems that I am still far from the realm of nature. References:

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