Chapter 48 3. Words and Annals

The ancients have their own aspirations, but it is not easy to express their aspirations.When expressing aspirations, they unintentionally still "carry the Tao", eighth into people and two into themselves, so it is not true. Besides, Chinese people have a bad temper. Foreign students who are refining cowhide will never talk about the ambition of refining cowhide. The article says: "Saving the country by industry".If his elder brother went to the United States to study agriculture and came back to open a dairy farm, he would not talk about the ambition of the dairy farm, just "building a country in the countryside." "The Analects of Confucius Yanzhi Pian", Zilu, Ranqiu, and Gongxihua each have a large article containing Dao and discussion. Although they are "Master's contempt", they still dare not speak bluntly. They need to be encouraged by the Master, saying that "Why does it hurt? Everyone speaks their own aspirations!" Only then did the words "Spring clothes are done" really express their aspirations.The little aspirations that those who don't want to be angry with square scarves must spit out are praised by Confucius.It can be seen from this that the closeness of Confucius and the lack of closeness of those who are angry with square scarves can be seen here.Let's leave this aside.It is often said that men have ambitions in all directions, but in fact, everyone has their so-called ideal life beyond their ambitions.When important people are crowned, they often talk about their aspirations, which is to talk about their ideal life.Either return to the field to adopt a mother, or go abroad to study, but this is just a talk for a while.Chinese people have always believed in Confucianism when they are proud, and Taoism when they are frustrated. Therefore, when they come and go, they have routine articles. Strictly speaking, they cannot be regarded as true words of will.

It is said that there was a sage in ancient Greece, Dai Agenis, who was basking in the sun in a barrel on the street one day, when he met Alexander the Great and asked him what he wanted.Dai Ajinis replied politely: "Please stand aside a little bit, don't block the sun, I will be grateful."This seems to be the will of Dai Agnes.He is a man of asceticism, he only wears a shaggy jacket in winter and summer, and he only sits in a drum when he sits or sleeps.He said that when people have the least desires and desires, they are closest to the happy state of the gods.He used to have a drinking cup, but when he saw a child drinking water with his hand, he resolutely threw the cup away, and he felt that there was no more trouble than before, and he became more pure.

The story of Dyagnis often makes people laugh, because the ideal he represents is exactly the opposite of modern people.Modern people use the variety of desires and desires of a person as the measure of cultural progress.To be honest, nowadays people don't even know what they want.In this kind of place, many contradictions are found. On the one hand, we advocate simplicity, but on the other hand, we are reluctant to part with foreign-style buildings and cars.Sometimes it is easy to talk about the harm of money, but sometimes it is entangled by the devil of money and does many embarrassing things.When modern people hear the story of Dai Ajinis, they can't help feeling envious, but they are reluctant to watch a really good Garbo film.Therefore, there are still contradictions between words and deeds, and uneasiness in the mind.

Naturally, it is not very difficult to quickly overthrow the claim of Dyagnis.First, Daignis was born in a mild climate in southern Europe.Therefore, women in cold regions don't have to feel ashamed if they want to wear a fur cloak.Second, all human beings should have at least two sets of underwear that can be replaced.In the book, Dai Ajinis may be like a fairy bone, exuding a strange fragrance, but in reality, sharing the bed with Dai Ajinis is not very refreshing.Third, it is harmful to put this ideal in the minds of elementary school students, because at least education must cultivate students' heart for books, and books are absolutely not read by Dai Ajinis.Fourth, when Dai Ajinis was born, there were no movies, and there were no funny movie paintings of Mickey Mouse. No matter whether adults or children say that he does not want to watch Mickey Mouse, he must have lost his innocence. What use will it be to our culture.All in all, a person who can pay attention to the environment at any time, has exciting ideals, and has complicated desires and desires is richer spiritually and more productive in society than a person who is dying.When a beggar reaches Guotumen and does not chew, he is already useless waste.And so on, need not elaborate.

For those who are always envied by Dai Ajinis, the fault lies in ourselves.Because modern people really desire too much, and they don't always know what they want.Rich women play mahjong a few times a day, and feel troublesome.Movie stars also feel unbearably irritable when they are in the feasting and socializing, but when they only want a small family to live a clean life, people who eat cold food every day and have Lantern Festival every night also have the consciousness of being bored once they are too much.The young son of a Jossi millionaire crosses the Atlantic four times a year, from Paris to South America, to Nice, to New York, and to Monte Carlo. In fact, he is only trying to escape the emptiness of his heart.Such people often have a thought and suddenly run into a monastery or nunnery. This is a common fact in the newspapers.

I think that when everyone has a clear mind and thinks about it, he will always feel that we will never be believers in the generation of Agnes.I think I also have several wishes, as long as I have the will to pursue, it is not impossible.Everyone needs to see clearly his aspirations, have considerable ambitions, and just ask for it.This is not something that the foreign party can change.Here are my personal ideal wishes as follows. If I can achieve 60% or 70% of these wishes out of 10%, it can be regarded as happiness. I want a study room of my own, where I can work with peace of mind.It doesn't matter how clean and tidy it is.No Madamoi Bselle Agathe in a Story of San Michele wiping her rag around.I think a room for one person should be somewhat messy, seven points solemn and three points casual, so that it can be comfortable to live in.It must not be like a monk's dining hall, or like a guest room in a mansion.Under the ceiling, it is best to hang a long-burning lamp from a Buddhist temple. When entering the room, there is a slight smell of oily smoke.In addition, there is the smell of cigarettes, books, and all kinds of insignificant room smells. It is best to place a small bookshelf on the sofa to display various books and read them at will.There should not be too many types, but they should not be too miscellaneous. There are only a few books that are good to read, and books that have been re-read several times-even books that everyone in the world thinks is boring.Don't make the theory too far-fetched and dull, but there is no certain standard, only to suit personal taste.Western new books can be mixed with "The Yeman's Words", and Montesquieu can be juxtaposed with Sherlock Holmes novels.Don't be a trendy book, Max, T. S． Elliot, JameJoyces, etc., Yuan Zhonglang said, "If you can't read a book, let others read it".

I want some long coats that are not celebrity style but not very fashionable, and two pairs of old shoes that fit my feet.When I'm at home, I want to be able to idle freely.Although I don't have to read the scriptures naked for thousands of miles, but on a hot day when the temperature is over ninety-five, I was promised to show my arms in front of the servants and wear a short vest.I want my servants to be as free and natural as I am.I need a heater in winter and a watering bath in summer. I want a family that can remain so that I don't have to be tied down.When I want to work downstairs, I hear the voice of my wife talking and laughing upstairs, and when I work upstairs, I hear the voice of my wife talking and laughing downstairs.I want my sons and daughters who have not lost their innocence, can run with me in the rain, and like me to like to bathe in water.I want a small garden, don't need to spread green grass all over, as long as there is soil, I can let the children move bricks and tiles, water flowers and grow vegetables, and feed a few poultry.I want to hear the rooster crowing in the early morning.I want a few towering trees near the house.

I want a few bosom friends who don't have to stick to established laws and are willing to confide their difficulties to me.Talking freely, Plato read "Pin Hua Bao Jian" as well.A few friends who can talk deeply.People with hobbies and opinions can respect my hobbies and my opinions at the same time, although these may be opposite. I want a good cook who can make clear soup and cook vegetables well.I want a very old servant who admires me very much, but he doesn't quite understand what I am writing. I want a good collection of books, a few sketches by Ming people, a portrait of Li Xiangjun on the wall for me to enshrine, a box of cigars on my desk, and a wife at home who understands my personality so that I can do my work freely.Wine has nothing to do with me.

I want a few bamboo trees and plum blossoms in the courtyard.I want rainy summers and cool winters, and I want to see the extremely blue sky, just like what I see in Peiping. I want the freedom to be myself and the guts to be myself.