Humility means not being complacent, being willing to accept criticism, and asking others for advice humbly. People with real talent and knowledge are often open-minded, humble and prudent; people with no knowledge and knowledge are often arrogant, self-righteous and want to be teachers. Humility is a kind of moral character and a necessary prerequisite for progress and success.
It is said that on his way to Qi State, the famous thinker Confucius encountered two children arguing fiercely about the distance of the sun. One said that the sun is warm in the morning and scalding at noon, so the sun is far in the morning and near at noon; the other said that the sun in the morning is as big as a canopy and as small as a vegetable plate at noon, so the sun is near in the morning and far at noon. They asked Confucius to comment. Confucius couldn't figure out who was right and who was wrong, so he had to admit that he couldn't answer the question.
Zhou Enlai, who is revered by the world, was modest, prudent and approachable throughout his life. As prime minister, he had many things to do and was busy with official duties, but he had to go deep into the masses to understand the situation wherever he went. In the 1960s, he once visited Shanghai for an inspection and met with film actors. During a cordial conversation, a comrade enthusiastically suggested to him: "Prime Minister, please write a book for us!" But he replied: "If When I write a book, I write about the mistakes in my life so that living people can learn from the mistakes of the past."
The famous ancient Greek philosopher Socrates was not only talented, but also recruited many disciples. Lagging behind, he used his famous heuristic talk to inspire the wisdom of young people. Whenever people praised him for his profound knowledge and superior wisdom, he always said humbly: "The only thing I know is my own ignorance."
< p>Humility is a rare and valuable virtue. Each of us must develop an "open-minded" mind and a spirit of "modestness and prudence, guard against arrogance and impetuosity". Let us explore a wider space of knowledge with humility!