This motto was widely collected and determined during the centennial celebration of Nanjing Normal University.
Standing at the historical intersection of summing up the past century and stepping into the next century, the people of Nanjing Normal University brainstormed and thought about how to inherit and carry forward the tradition and spirit of our school. During the discussion, many teachers and students suggested that the school determine the new motto of Nanjing Normal University, which not only embodies the tradition of running a school, but also conforms to the spirit of the times.
4. According to the requirements of teachers, students and staff, in order to further carry forward the fine tradition and school spirit of Nanjing Normal University, after extensive consultation, repeated selection and brewing comparison, the school decided to take "being kind and caring for students, being diligent in learning and being quick to think" as the school motto of Nanjing Normal University.
5. The explanation of "moral integrity" is: correct virtue. Virtue is the first and most indispensable behavior of a person or an enterprise. Virtue occupies a primary and important position in a person or a career. Good morality is not only the conscience of the society, but also the motive force of the country, because the world is governed by virtue.
6. Zuo Zhuan's explanation of "ample food and clothing" is: "thin taxes are strong, light taxes, do not seize the farming season, make people's livelihood, be careful and have plenty of food and clothing."
7. We understand that the purpose of life is not only to live for ourselves, but to help others and society with our intelligence and ability. This not only benefits others, but also enriches our lives.
8. Many masters in the history of a hundred years have treated their students with the mind of "all rivers run into the sea, with great tolerance" and the character of "learning to be excellent and being an official". Behind these names, the spirit of "people-oriented" shines.
9. "Benedict" means sincerity, honesty and loyalty. Therefore, the ancients generally associated the word "Du" with being a person, such as ","and "Du Xing". To be a man, you must have character, and you must also have "character" in your study. This is "study hard", which means to study honestly and seriously.
10. "People" and "sex" appear many times in Confucius' Analects. For example, "a gentleman talks but doesn't do it", "be cautious about sensitive things" and "keep your word". "A gentleman is ashamed of what he says, but never stops doing it". "Agility" means agility, and "action" is the same as what we call "practice" today. The so-called "quick behavior" means to be brave in practice, act quickly, seize opportunities and make good use of them.
Extended data
1, Nanjing Normal University
Nanjing Normal University for short, located in Nanjing, the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, was jointly established by Jiangsu Provincial People's Government, China People's Government and the Ministry of Education. It is the first batch of national "2 1 1 project" key construction universities, and the first batch of 95 "double-first-class" world-class discipline construction universities, which have been selected into the "National Public Postgraduate Program for Building High-level Universities" and are the birthplace of higher normal education in China.
2. Historical evolution
1), Sanjiang and Liangjiang Normal Schools
The school was founded in 1902 and stopped in 19 12. The students' test scores are the highest in Jiangnan universities. The first batch of excellent primary and secondary school teachers have been trained for the three provinces in the south of the Yangtze River. Bing Zhi, a famous biologist, Hu Xiaoshi and Chen Zhongfan, masters of Chinese studies, are outstanding among the early graduates of Liangjiang Normal University.
2) Nanjing Normal University
19 12 After the founding of the Republic of China, Jia Fengzhen, the president of the Second Normal School of Jiangsu Province, and others jointly wrote to the Ministry of Education and the provincial offices, suggesting that higher normal schools should be established in Nanjing as soon as possible to train middle school teachers. 19 15 September 18, Nanjing Normal University was formally established.
3) National Central University
1April, 927, Nanjing was the capital of the National Government. Based on the National Southeast University, nine universities in Jiangsu, including Hohai University of Technology, University of Political Science and Law, Medical University, Nanjing Institute of Technology, Nanjing Agricultural School, Suzhou Institute of Technology, Shanghai Business School and Shanghai Business School, and the Education Department in charge of education administration in Jiangsu Province form the fourth National Sun Yat-sen University.
4) Jinling Women's College of Arts and Sciences
19 15, Jinling Women's University enrolled students in Nanjing Embroidery Lane. 1930, Golden Women's University was renamed Jinling Women's College of Arts and Sciences.
5) Teachers College of Nanjing University
On August 8th, 1949, the Culture and Education Committee of Nanjing Military Management Committee informed that the National Central University was renamed as National Nanjing University. 1950, the name of the school was changed from "National" to "Nanjing University". Teachers College of Nanjing University has five departments and two specialized courses.
6) Public Jinling University
195 1 The Ministry of Education issued the Instructions on Handling Missionary Schools and Other Educational Institutions Receiving American Funding. The East China Ministry of Education approved the merger plan of Jinda and Golden Women's College, which will still be named Jinling University after the merger.
7) Nanjing Normal University
From 65438 to 0952, the Ministry of Education adjusted the departments of colleges and universities nationwide. According to the adjustment plan of departments in East China, Nanjing Normal University was established, merged and reorganized with Shanghai Aurora University's child health specialty, Guangzhou Lingnan University's social welfare department's child welfare department and Nanjing Normal University's math and science class.
8), 1984, Nanjing Normal University is called Nanjing Normal University for short.
9) In 2065438+04, Nanjing Normal University was selected into the excellent teacher training plan of the Ministry of Education.
10) and 20 17, Nanjing Normal University was among the first batch of 95 first-class discipline construction universities.
reference data
Motto of Nanjing Normal University —— Window of China University