1, Meng Mu moved three times: Mencius' mother attached great importance to the education of her children. In order to give her children a good growing environment, she moved three times to get a better living environment and study conditions. This story expresses the mother's emphasis on children's education and her pursuit of a good growth environment.
2. Mencius' Nine Chapters of Learning English: Mencius visited many famous teachers to learn, the most famous of which is the story of his nine chapters of learning English. At that time, Ying Jiuzhang chose an apprentice among students from poor backgrounds. Mencius was appreciated and guided by Ying Jiuzhang for his outstanding talent and moral character, which showed his serious attitude towards learning and outstanding talent.
3. Lu is enjoying himself in Meng: On one occasion, Mencius and Shen Meng, the prime minister of Lu, played optimistically in the yard. At that time, it was widely rumored that Lu was in decline, but both of them were very peaceful and cheerful, saying that they would have no regrets if they tried their best. This story emphasizes the conscientious attitude.
4. A friend in need is a friend indeed: Mencius once told a story about true feelings and friendship. He said that a friend's family died of illness, and his friend cried sadly, but an insignificant friend was very free and easy. This story expresses a truth: a friend in need is a friend indeed.
Mencius (372 BC-289 BC) was a great thinker in ancient China and one of the representatives of Confucianism. His thoughts and works have a far-reaching impact on future generations.
Mencius' words and deeds and stories related to him all reflect his lofty moral character and thoughts on education, friendship and the world. His thoughts not only had an important impact on the society at that time, but also provided profound enlightenment to the moral concepts and codes of conduct of later generations. These stories have also become models for later generations, inspiring people to pursue better moral character and attitude towards life.