The Implication and Enlightenment of Contradiction

Implication of "self-contradiction": This idiom exposes the thinking contradiction of Confucian scholars who "confuse law with literature". The revelation of "self-contradiction" reminds us to seek truth from facts and pay attention to science when speaking and doing things.

This idiom tells us that there can be no indestructible shield and spear in the world. The Chu people unilaterally exaggerated the role of spears and shields, resulting in a situation that could not be justified. Contradictory stories warn people to seek truth from facts, be appropriate, and never be philistine, exaggerated or boastful. The businessman boasted and contradicted himself. As a result, he made a joke and broke his word. This dishonest attitude is not desirable. This is the moral of "contradiction".

This idiom tells people to seek truth from facts when speaking and doing things, and think twice before acting. This is the revelation of "contradiction". Speak or do things consistently, so as not to be unable to justify yourself and be asked to be speechless.

Idiom story of "contradiction"

There is a man who sells weapons in Chu State. He went to the market to sell spears and shields. Many people came to see it, so he raised his shield and boasted to everyone: "My shield is the strongest in the world, and no matter how sharp it is, it can't be pierced!" Then, the weapon seller picked up another spear and boasted, "My spear is the sharpest in the world. No matter how strong it is, it can't stop its poke. As soon as it touches it, it will pierce it immediately! "

He was so proud that he shouted, "Come and see, come and buy, the strongest shield and the sharpest spear in the world!" " "At this moment, an audience stepped forward, picked up a spear and a shield and asked," What if this spear is used to poke this shield? ""this-"all the onlookers froze first, and immediately burst into laughter and dispersed. The weapon seller left with a spear and shield on his back.

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