31.君子以懿文德—— 出自《小畜·象》(1 / 1)

31.君子以懿文德—— 出自《小畜·象》

今譯:君子應該如春風拂煦一般散播優秀的禮儀與文化。

衍言:培養全社會道德文明是創造和諧的重要途徑。

《周易》小詞典:《小畜》,卦名。小畜,指發展前短暫的蓄積,君子應該趁機培養個人品德,樹立威望。

The superior man adorns the outward manifestation of his virtue.——- from The Great Symbolism, Xiao Xu

Modern interpretation: The superior man should disseminate etiquette and culture as the breeze brings warmth.

Moral: Cultivation of moral civilization of the whole society is an important way to the realization of harmony.

Glossary: The name Xiao Xu is interpreted as meaning “small restraint” or “taming force” before further development. To be fortunate, the superior man should take this opportunity to cultivate his morality and establish his prestige.