How humorous is the old Confucius?

Regarding Confucius' humor, the famous writer Mr. Lin Yutang wrote an article "On Confucius' Humor", which mentioned, "It should be noted that Confucius is a recent person, respectful and safe, intimidating but not vicious, not hypocritical and cold. "He narrated many humorous stories of Confucius in The Analects of Confucius, which was very interesting to read.

Humor and comity come from an unexpected misunderstanding and inversion, Kant said. In fact, Confucius' once elite posture dwarfed other mountains. However, the benevolence, righteousness, propriety and righteousness he expressed are secular principles that embarrass many "pseudo-elites". Although it is a secular principle, the spiritual resources used to prove it are much richer than those provided by the "pseudo-elite"-this basically constitutes a humorous structure.

I almost went too far. This article, without going too far, only talks about my understanding of the humor of Confucius, a lovely old man.

Above all, Kong Qiu is a happy man. He has a famous saying that "the benevolent enjoys Leshan and the wise enjoys water". That's what he said and did. He doesn't despise daily life like those who pretend to be lofty. On the contrary, he should be a person who is full of emotions, loves a lot and is willing to indulge.

He is also a joker, and often says funny things, so are his disciples.

Yong ye pian-Confucius said, "I don't like it, I like it!" Hey! "

-once, Confucius looked at a tapir, looked around and muttered, "This is not like tapir. Is this a tapir? " Is this also a monk? Why is this happening! "Happy like a naive child.

"Xian Wen Pian"-Confucius said, "Why? Why not? "

-Confucius said: "So, is this really the case?"

Chapter of the rural party-out, down, brilliant, happy; There is no order, it is moving forward, and its wings are like it.

-Confucius withdrew from the imperial court and walked down the steps, his face relaxed and he showed a contented look. After walking the steps, take a few quick steps forward, as if a bird is spreading its wings. I couldn't help laughing when I first saw this. Is Master Kong in a hurry to go back to play chess and sing with his disciples after work? Why are you so tall?

Confucius's "Yanju" is recorded many times in The Analects of Confucius, that is, when he is free, he is happy and contented. It seems that I often say to myself: Well, we are really happy today!

In Lin Yutang's article, he said: "Humor is like this. Naturally, chatting with friends in a quiet room does not put on airs at all. " Moreover, "Confucius has no shelf for his disciples." As a teacher, he often tells his disciples a joke to relax himself.

Ye Gonglong-Ji Wenzi thinks twice before you act. Hearing this, Zi said, "Here we go again, not bad."

Ji Wenzi has to think about everything many times. Confucius listened and said, "How many times?" ? It's enough to think twice. "This is the natural expression of humor, which is completely our nature.

"The Analects of Confucius is the government"-Confucius said: "I talk back all day long, and I don't disobey it, like a fool." It is enough to take a step back and think about it. It is not stupid to take a step back. "

Even Yan Hui, the most honest and obedient student, never let go of Confucius' humor and jokes: "I talked and lectured with Yan Hui all day, and he never objected, like a fool. When he goes back to study by himself, he can also play a role. Yan Hui is actually not stupid. " Humor reveals deep love for Yan Hui.

Not only Confucius loves to play jokes on his disciples, but also the disciples dare to play jokes on this interesting teacher.

Advanced Articles-Yu Kuang and Yan. Confucius said, "I regard my daughter as my death." He said, "You are here, why dare you die?"

On the way around the world, master and apprentice occasionally separated, but Confucius teased about life and death. Disciples who have always been respectful and unsmiling are also unambiguous, not afraid of weakness and taboo, and follow the teacher's dead words. Teacher, how dare I die if you don't die? Master and apprentice all have black humor.

Humor, to some extent, is a kind of "excess of wisdom". This is an indescribable act of genius. It's an unexpected joke. This is the spark of wisdom, which cannot be created, is purely natural and fleeting.

Advanced chapter-Lu Ji asked ghosts and gods, and Confucius said, "If you can't serve people, how can you serve ghosts?" , said: "Dare to ask death." Yue: "If you don't know life, how can you know death?"

Lutz asked about serving ghosts and gods. Confucius said, "If you can't serve the living, how can you serve the dead fool?" He asked again, "What about death?" Confucius said, "If you can't tell life clearly, how can you know death?"

Lin Yutang said, "If Confucius really belongs to a gifted scholar, ordinary readers don't pay attention. The best, I think, is a passage in Confucius' family language. Zi Gong asked if the deceased had Zhihu. Confucius said,' You will know when you die. "

This is more witty and humorous than "unknown life, how to know death"

"Yang Huo"-the martial city of Zi, the sound of string songs. The master smiled and said, "Why do you want to cut the chicken with an ox knife?" Ziyou said to him, "Mr. Yan has also heard the philosophers say,' A gentleman learns to love others, but a villain learns the Tao easily.' Confucius said, "Ersanzi, what you said is true! Foreword, the ear of drama. "

When Confucius arrived in Wucheng, he heard the sound of playing the piano and singing. Confucius said, "Why kill chickens with the knife that kills cows? Is it necessary to use rites and music to govern this fart place? " Ziyou replied: "I have heard my husband say before,' A gentleman can love others by learning etiquette and music, while a villain can easily give orders by learning etiquette and music. Hearing this, Confucius quickly changed his tune and said, "Students, he is right. I'm just kidding. "So witty, so humorous.

It is said that Confucius is very interesting because Kong Qiu played a practical joke.

"Yang Huo"-Confucianists were very sad to see Confucius, who talked about illness. Will be ordered to leave home and sing with an instrument so that they can be heard.

There is a man named Rusade who wants to see Confucius. Confucius didn't want to see him, saying that he was ill and refused. However, when the messenger went out, Confucius played a song with a piano, which means, "Young man, I am at home, but I just don't want to see you. Did you bite me? " Deliberately want others to hear.

This is not a prank. What is this?

Kong is really a naughty old man!

The highest level of humor is self-mockery. It's not playing tricks on others, it's playing tricks on yourself. Confucius showed his true humor at this point.

"Historical Records Confucius Family"-"Confucius was in office and lost all his disciples. Confucius was alone in Dongguomen. Zheng Ren or Zi Gong said,' There are people at the east gate, with cheeks like Yao, neck like, shoulders like, and less than three inches below the waist, like a lost dog.' Zi Gong told Confucius with truth. Confucius smiled happily and said,' Form is not an end. It's like a lost dog, but it is! "Yes," "

At the age of 55, Confucius, like a young man, traveled around the world under the impetus of fiery idealism. Although he hit a wall everywhere, he was unwilling to give up easily. When I arrived in Zheng, I separated from my apprentice and stood alone at the east gate of the capital of Zheng. Zi Gong asked Confucius, and someone said to him, "There is a man at the east gate. His forehead is like Tang Yao, his neck is like Hao Tao, and his shoulders are like Zichan, but he is three inches shorter than Dayu from the waist down. He looks flustered and listless, just like a lost dog. " After seeing Confucius, Zi Gong relayed the original words to his teacher Kong. If I were a Confucian in later generations, people would be very angry if I were described as a stray dog, but Confucius admitted it "generously and frankly" and said, "He may not describe me correctly, but he said I look like a stray dog. Exactly, exactly! "

Another example is the one in Chen Jueliang.

-Zi Gong, Yan Hui. Confucius said, "Hui, the poem says,' Bandits kill tigers and lead them into the wilderness'. Am I wrong? What am I doing here? "

Confucius and his disciples were trapped between Chen and Cai for several days, and they were all complaining. Confucius' solo songs have never failed, nor have they changed his serene and humorous attitude. He asked his master, "A group of us, no three, no four, no cows, no tigers, came to this field. Why? Why? "

I admire this spirit of being good at self-deprecating in an embarrassing situation.

Seeing Confucius' humor may surprise some people. Most people think that Confucius is respectful, serious, knowledgeable, profound, serious, dignified, and even annoying ... Especially when Confucius is exalted to the altar and even becomes the "King of Great Sages", in the eyes of future generations, he is even more serious and unsmiling, and he is a "master Xiang" and a "sage Xiang". In fact, it is completely different from plain and cold. Although Confucius was solemn, he was a man with a sense of humor and a lovely old man with a kind and charming life interest.