Recently, I heard the news from the TV report that, American
government decided to shut down all the Confucius Institutes in U.S.A. I think
this policy is really ridiculous and inconsiderable.
Many theories and philosophies of Confucius are still
very useful in our modern age. For example, the golden age theory. Golden mean,
deriving in Confucius’ age, which has been quoted by
countless knowledgeable scholars and saints as their mottos, still dominants
the modern age as a sacred life philosophy which might have the gorgeous power
successively to affect and benefit the following generations.
More than 2000 years flowing in page of
human history, since it firstly advocated, golden mean unlike gold and jewels which
have perished in the dust still be worshipped by its adherents for remarkable
fascination. In deed it does
have the reason for its survival through the long history of human
civilization.
However, in the
modern age the implication of golden mean unfortunately has changed from the
original meaning which has been corrupted with the shadow of sarcasm. Golden
mean nowadays is frequently used as kind of evaluation over those indifferent
politicians or governments who unwillingly claim their positions. It is
regarded as an invulnerable amour to protect those statesmen or governments
from their supervisors. This is the misunderstanding of golden mean which
actually is symbol of wisdom and philosophy.
Dating back to the
ancient age, the original meaning of golden mean implicates to three main
principles which could be simplified as, be strict in study and self-esteem ,
be generous to forgive others, be honest and loyal to the one who deserves it. The
three moral fibers regarded as great virtues compose the golden mean and make
it glorious through 2000 years or more. It is a waste that people now
misapprehend golden mean, but sincerely its glory will one day shine upon us
like the old days or more brilliant.
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