What is the virtue of modesty?

Tagore said: "When we are very humble, we are close to greatness. Be modest, don't be smart, and don't think that you are always smarter than others. "

Pavlov said, "Never be proud. Because once you are proud, you will be stubborn when you agree; Because once you are proud, you will refuse other people's advice and friendship. Because of pride, you will lose your objective criteria. "

Zhuangzi said: "Heaven and earth are beautiful, and there is no palace." Modesty is a virtue, a scientific attitude of seeking truth from facts, and a correct way of thinking for a person to correctly treat and handle the relationship with the outside world. Only people with an open mind can be modest and prudent.

Churchill played an important role in the Second World War. When he abdicated after the war, the British Parliament intended to pass a proposal: to create a bronze statue for him and put it in the park for tourists to see.

Churchill refused. He said, "Thank you for your kindness. I'm afraid birds will shit on my bronze statue. How disappointing. So I think it is still free! "

Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States. From 65438 to 0785, he served as the American ambassador to France. One day, he visited the apartment of the French Foreign Minister.

"You replaced Mr. Franklin?" Asked the French Foreign Minister.

"Is to replace him. No one can replace Mr. Franklin. " Jefferson replied humbly.

Jefferson's humility left a deep impression on the French Foreign Minister.

People who are too petty are too small to be full, and half a bottle of water is full. Darwin, the founder of evolution, is a very humble scientist. Darwin always listened patiently when talking to others. He is modest to both old and young scientists, as if everyone else is his teacher. He is a studious student. 1877, when he received birthday wishes from some scientists in Germany and the Netherlands, he wrote a touching sentence in his thank-you letter: "I know very well that my work could not be completed without a large number of rich materials collected by respectable observers, and even if it was written, it would not leave any impression on people's hearts." So I think the honor mainly belongs to them. "

Feng Yi, a native of Father City of Yingzhou in the Eastern Han Dynasty (now northeast of Ye County, Henan Province), was called Gongsun. He is familiar with Zuo Zhuan and Sun Tzu's Art of War. At first, it was a small official under Wang Mang. Later, he saw that Wang Mang had harmed the people and was resented by them. Knowing that Liu Xiu, the leader of the Rebel Army, had the ability to run the country and secure the country, he said to Miao Meng: "Although the generals of the uprising are all heroes now, they are arbitrary and do not love the people. Only General Liu does not rob the people. In terms of practice, he is moderate and far-sighted, and he is not a mediocre person, so he can follow it. " So Miao Meng and Feng Yi took refuge in Liu Xiu and attracted Jiang Yong, Yao Qi and others. Liu Xiu's power has been greatly improved. He suggested to Liu Xiu: "Everyone in the world is against Wang Mang's tyranny, and Liu Xuan's department is too disciplined and faithless. At this time, the people are hungry and cold, and they are miserable. If they were a little kinder, the people would enthusiastically support them. " Liu Xiu listened to his words and sent Feng Yi and Yao Qi to Anmin in Handan, which won the support of the broad masses of people. Wang Lang led the troops to pursue Liu Xiu, and Liu Xiu and his party retreated to Raoyang (now northeast of Raoyang, Hebei Province). When the weather was cold and the soldiers were hungry and tired, Feng Yi sent bean porridge to relieve the difficulties. In Nangong (now Nangong, Hebei), another big storm happened. Liu Xiu hid in an empty house by the roadside, Feng Yi brought firewood, Deng Yu made a fire, and Liu Xiu could dry his clothes. Feng Yi sent rice and vegetables and finally safely moved to Xindu (now Xingtai, Hebei). Liu Xiu asked Feng Yi to collect skirmishers and reorganize the team, and finally broke Wang Lang.

Feng Yi made great contributions to the unification of the Eastern Han Dynasty and the establishment of People's Republic of China (PRC), but he never took credit. He is also modest to others. Whenever he meets other generals on the road, he will tell the driver to make way and let others pass first. When he led the troops into battle, he was in front of the battalions; When withdrawing troops, pass through the battalions. During the truce, the generals will sit together and publicize their contributions in order to win more rewards for their efforts. When the generals were striving for success, Feng Yi hid under the big tree without saying a word, as if he were enjoying the cool and resting, but he was actually avoiding success. Later, the army called him "General Dashu". Not only Liu Xiu speaks highly of him, but also his army is willing to work under him.

Be modest, not arrogant. Every day we can see people who say "I don't agree with this and that", and always look down on people who are not as good as themselves in some aspects. In fact, everyone has his strengths and weaknesses, and it is at this time that some people only see his weaknesses and can't see his strengths. Modesty is a manifestation of respect for others and a virtue. Only modest people can find the advantages of others and know their own shortcomings. Laozi said, "Jiang Hai can be the king of all the valleys, so he can learn from them with his goodness."

People who are truly successful in society often know how to be modest and truly understand the difficulties of the world and the importance of doing things. Anyone who is arrogant, arrogant, boastful and arrogant must have too little experience and too little suffering. Sometimes, we always find that an ordinary person has inadvertently achieved his extraordinary. He won't say how great I am, just work hard silently, wait for the opportunity, and then accumulate a lot of hair, which makes people unprepared to see his achievements.