Confucius, focus on bringing the social and political life to order, justice and sincerity. The master K'ung-tzu believes everyone has a kind heart but only need to be develop through a fine education. After this process, everyone will live in a peace and happy life. However, Lao Tzu, the founder of Taoism, rather set the goal to acquiring the peace and inner balancing, he believes that everything has an opposite side and it's meaningless to break. Like water and fire, wealthy and poor.
People whom never feel content becomes the tragedy of the society. The wise sage Lao Tzu has already noticed this crisis. He believes that life worth much more without having the fame or wealth. Everything only last for a moment and also have an opposite side. For example, a couple who live by picking up litters can have a happy life, however, a millionaire might live through the panic and fatigue for his entire life. “When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be” In another words, there is nothing you should try so hard, just flow by the nature, they will decide it for you. And that's the way to achieve the true happiness.
However, Confucius believe the true happiness is from human relationship. And that can only be achieved by people having a kind heart towards everyone. There's a lot of ways to do it, for example, think about others first, “What you do not wish done to yourself, do not do to others.” Clearly, this quotes asserted that if there is anything that you hate, try not to do it to others. On the other hand, if there is something you like, don't hide it but share with everyone. Nevertheless, Confucius specially focused on the idea of filial piety, “filial piety is one of the virtues to be held above all else: a respect for the parents and ancestors.” Filial piety plays an important role of the society. “If there be righteousness in the heart, there will be beauty in the character. If there be beauty in the character, there will be order in the nation. If there be harmony in the home, there will be order in the nation. If there be order in the nation, there will be peace in the world.” Yes, even just one person could effect the whole nation. If you obey to your partners, since they are always the one to tell you the right thing to do. The family will be more smoother and happier. If every family accomplished this, the nation will no longer need the polices or governments. There will no long be robbers nor thieves. So K'ung-tzu believed that people should be nice towards everyone, this will bring the world peace and happiness.
Confucianism and Taoism's ideas are both persuasive. Perhaps for nowadays societies, it's better to shift them around and use them wisely. If you got fired by your boss, persuade yourself by Taoism which it doesn't really worth you to be mad. Go home and tell your parents what happened today, they will understand you and cheer you up! This is Confucianism which respect your parents and give them a little love, give this family a little love, and give this society a little love. ♥
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