Establish people, establish aspirations, establish careers: The sages said so.

Author: Confucius et al., edited by Ye Qingzhou
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: "Everything depends on people first, establish a career before being a person!" Improving personal cultivation is the necessary path to achieving excellence. Confucianism's "When one achieves, they benefit the world; when one is poor, they cultivate themselves" further clarifies that personal cultivation is not only a condition for transcending worldly concerns but also a powerful asset for accomplishing one's career. Life is a process of self-perfection achieved through continuous cultivation of the "Dao." Without self-cultivation, one cannot achieve fame or success. Talent is merely some seeds, not finished knowledge or virtue. These seeds must sprout and grow with the help of education and upbringing. Ancient Greek philosopher Socrates once said, "A spirited and untamed fine horse, if not tamed, will never become a valiant steed." People are the same; even those with the best natural gifts, the most energy, and the greatest potential for achievement cannot become useful individuals without education or learning. For us, the wisdom of these sages is a precious treasure. It not only gives us sincere teachings but also an infinite vitality.