二、词汇运用
What are the rules for a gentleman on words and actions? Let's find out the answers from Confucius, one of
the most successful
(success) teachers in ancient China.
Confucius said, "If a gentleman, not caring for food or housing, is diligent (勤勉的) with what he does, careful with what he says and corrects himself to meet high standards, he can be regarded as a good
learner
(learn)."
In Western countries, people usually pay more attention to
what
people say. However, Confucius was
against
that. He believed that gentlemen should consider their words carefully and work hard, having strong
drive
(冲劲) to learn. If they just talk about their ideas all day, they will fall
behind
.
Confucius’ thoughts still
guide
(指导) Chinese people. Many Chinese people would like to do practical (实际的) things rather than say beautiful words.