Nowadays, many people equate luxury with nobility.

Many rich upstarts want to be aristocrats, and many people think that money is aristocrats. Driving a Mercedes, drinking remy martin, living in a big villa, driving a yacht and buying a plane have all become symbols of nobility.

Urban white-collar workers who don't have that much money find another way to go clubbing, going to the theatre, attending concerts, buying high-end brand-name clothes and pretending to be aristocrats. Some universities also offer golf courses. It seems that students learn to swing and then become aristocratic society. People regard luxury as a symbol of nobility, but no one delves into what a real aristocrat is.

Measured purely by wealth, there are only the rich and the poor, and there are no nobles. "Noble" is a specific noun with rich humanistic connotation. As a historical and cultural tradition, nobility not only means a status and title, but also means social code of conduct and value standards.

Noble in English has not only the meaning of nobility, but also the meaning of being born noble, noble, great, lofty, outstanding and brilliant, and the noble spirit includes noble temperament, generous love, compassionate feelings, clean spirit and courage to bear. There is also tenacious vitality, dignity of personality, human conscience, no flattery, no charm, no begging, no pity; Always abide by the principle of "virtue and honor are above everything else".

The original aristocrats originated in Europe and were hereditary, mainly depending on their lineages. 16 and 17 centuries later, it was influenced by the Renaissance. In addition to bloodline, education began to replace bloodline and became one of the most important symbols of nobility.

Eton College is the most wanted school for British aristocratic children, and it is still the most famous aristocratic school. What does Eton College teach? I don't teach golf, I don't have a golf course, and I don't have practical knowledge such as MBA and finance that are popular nowadays. It is to learn knowledge that seems useless today, such as Latin, and familiarize yourself with various religious and humanistic classics, which is still the case today. What noble schools learn is not useful knowledge, but liberal arts.

Ten Key Words of Eton College: "Eton Spirit"

1, independent. This means that we don't depend on others from life to psychology, think for ourselves and solve problems by ourselves, which is to cultivate a kind of ability. The "main course" in the first year is not to learn knowledge, but to learn "life" and how to enter the society as a complete individual.

2. Personality. This means that the self-consciousness marked by "creativity" is mature, and the world in which students can express creativity is too broad. In learning, we should not only answer the questions in class correctly, but also answer them correctly and creatively. In Eton, if a student just "listens", it is simply the biggest insult to him. It just says: you are mediocre and boring, so stay away.

3. Friendship. "The friendship between classmates will last a lifetime. Here, we share the joy of growing together, the gratitude of sharing difficulties, the tolerance of each other's weaknesses and shortcomings, and the understanding of conquering the enemy without fighting. The "proximity" of collective life makes it difficult to hide something from each other, which is very different from the situation of separating people in the name of "privacy". The friendship between "Eton people" is formed by sincere feelings between generations of students, forming a school spirit.

4. Loyalty. "I promise you." You got my promise. Loyalty itself is a principle, and it is already a supreme morality. No matter what you sell, even if the content of the report is correct, it will make schools, including teachers, look down on it. The teacher will first criticize you for being unfair and unpopular. Eaton, three words left over from tradition are regarded as the motto: independence, loyalty and conservatism.

5, dignity. Let everyone understand that "knowledge is power!" No matter what adversity, we can't lose our dignity as human beings. Inner pride is not only because of one's birth and family background-it's just shallow or even stupid "arrogance", but because of one's wit and pride generated by one's inner value, and I am proud of being "this person"!

When students encounter difficulties in their studies, giving up is a loss of dignity, and admitting their helplessness is also a loss of dignity; On the contrary, indomitable efforts are to maintain dignity, and perseverance after repeated failures is to maintain dignity. This inner strength plays a decisive role in students' future life. And honor, as if it were a principle that must be adhered to.

6. Be brave. Among the "top people", the sense of competition is similar to the air around everyone and even the inner elements. "Courage" means facing the competition and meeting the challenge. When you are superior, you are not proud, arrogant or complacent. When you are weak, you are not discouraged, give up or give up easily. Emphasize the "challenge" to yourself.

7. tradition. British culture is famous for its stability, profundity, practicality and gradualism. "Conservative" is purely a compliment in Britain. If you have "personality", it should be reflected in the spirit and knowledge of genuine talent and practical learning. A point of view, even if it seems "Ge Ming" again, will not be ignored by many people if it cannot stand the test of "common sense".

Spiritually, respect tradition and develop continuously; In reality, recognize order and abide by the rule of law; In thinking, respect yourself and others. Culture only accumulates, without mutation. People who don't understand traditional values can't understand the value of "innovation".

8. Gentleman. A gentleman should be rational and calm under all circumstances, especially when he is in trouble. It can't just be external, but it must be calm, clear and orderly inside. This is a kind of cultivation.

The essence of calmness and politeness is restraint, reserve and introversion. It is still regarded as an extremely shameful thing to "gaffe" in front of everyone.

9. humor. Originated from superb wisdom and wit, it is also the embodiment of cultivation and culture. You don't have to "overwhelm" people with a loud voice. A punch line can make people smile and convince them. British girls also regard "boredom" as the most unforgivable defect of boyfriends! Do you want to talk about it? Learn to speak brilliantly first! The brilliance of the mouth comes from the sharpness of the eyes, the sharpness of the eyes comes from the agility of the brain, and the agility of the brain comes from the cultivation of cultural literacy at ordinary times. Together, these are a person's intelligence and charm!

10, superior. Eton students don't talk about it, but their hearts are undoubtedly full of superiority. In the final analysis, this sense of superiority still comes from the sense of superiority of cultural traditions; What is more important is the self-confidence and superiority brought by self-confirmation. They know that no matter which field they step into in the future, they will not be silent guys who lose their lives. Their life is predestined: if you want to do it well, you will do it well.

Therefore, nobles do not spend money like water, spending a lot of money, and they can come and go at the call. This is not aristocratic spirit, but nouveau riche spirit.

Real aristocrats are not opposed to civilians, but have a sense of civilians and sympathy and care for the disadvantaged groups. Bend over and be responsible to society and people.

Mother Teresa, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, was born in a wealthy family. She was a high-ranking abbot before her death. She walked barefoot into the bottom of Indian society and tried to save the civilians who had been struggling in poverty and suffering all their lives.