be prepared for danger in times of peace

be prepared for danger in times of peace

Thinking of danger in times of peace is an idiom. Although we are in a safe environment, we also think of the possibility of danger. It refers to being prepared to deal with unexpected events at any time. It comes from the eleventh year of Xianggong in Zuozhuan: "in times of peace, we should be prepared for danger and be prepared for no danger."

Citation explanation

Ju: in the middle. S: Yes. Although we are in a safe environment, we also think of the possibility of danger. It refers to being prepared to deal with unexpected events at any time. In the 11th year of Xianggong, Zuo Qiuming wrote: "in times of peace, we should be prepared for danger. We should be prepared for danger and dare to follow this rule." Wei Zheng of Tang Dynasty wrote ten thoughts on admonishing Taizong in the whole text of Tang Dynasty: "a man should be an artifact and live in a large area. He doesn't want to think of danger in times of peace. He should avoid extravagance and frugality. He also cut down roots in order to grow wood, and he wants to flow long." Guo Maoqian of the Song Dynasty wrote in his collection of Yuefu Poems, song of the Sui and Yuan Dynasties and song of the emperor's return: "when you live in a high state of mind, you should be alert to danger in peace, be considerate of your presence, and be disciplined." Song Xuxuan's Ode to virtue: "things in Xinjiang are getting better and better, but you can't go. You should think of danger in times of peace and be afraid of disaster." Liang Shenyue's biography of the five kings of Wen in the book of song states: "today, although it is not against nature, the dragon boat is lucky to be active and inactive, but it will be involved in reason. However, it is necessary to think about it in peace and not be afraid." In the book of white rabbit, koufan, written by Wu Mingshi in Ming Dynasty: "the ancients said," if you are in favor, you will think of disgrace, and you will worry about danger in peace. " The 60th chapter of the complete biography of Shuoyue written by Qian Cai in Qing Dynasty: "when you are in favor, you think of disgrace; when you are in peace, you think of danger." According to the biography of Zheng Ben Gong in the history of Ming Dynasty, "Your Majesty should think of danger in times of peace. When you are far away and small, you should travel with Yan to avoid the danger of one dynasty."

Historical allusions

During the spring and Autumn period, the song, Qi, Jin, Wei and other 12 countries jointly sent troops to attack Zheng. The monarch of the state of Zheng was flustered. He quickly sought peace from Jin, the largest of the twelve states. With the consent of Jin, the other eleven states stopped attacking. In order to express his gratitude, Zheng sent a large number of gifts to the state of Jin, including three famous musicians, a total of 100 complete sets of military vehicles, 16 singing girls, and many musical instruments such as bells and chimes. The monarch of Jin State, Jin mourning Gong, was very happy to see so many gifts. He gave eight singing girls to Wei Jiang, his hero, and said, "you've given me some advice in recent years. Everything is going well. We're playing music in harmony. It's really great. Now let's enjoy it together However, Wei Jiang declined the gift and advised him to say, "the success of our country is due to your talents first, and then to the concerted efforts of my colleagues. What contribution can I make? I hope that while enjoying your happiness, you can think that there are still many things to do in the country. There is a good saying in the book of Songs: "in times of peace, we should be prepared for danger, and be prepared for no danger." I would like to advise you with these words! " Wei Jiang's farsighted and sincere words moved the Duke of mourning. He happily accepted Wei Jiang's opinions and respected him more from then on.

Discrimination of words

[usage] combined; used as predicate, attribute and object; with commendatory meaning. [example] under the guidance of lofty ideals, we should be alert to danger in times of safety, be considerate and have discipline. (song Guo Maoqian's Yuefu Poetry Anthology, Song Dynasty and Yuan Dynasty banquet song, Huangfu) he is always ready, never forgetting danger, taking precautions, never forgetting worry, thinking of danger in safety, worrying about danger in safety, preparing for a rainy day and being prepared for no danger. [antonym] to be carefree, to have fun in time, to have a knife and a gun in the warehouse, to be careless, to be unexpected, to mend a dead sheep. [usage degree] common idiom [emotional color] neutral idiom [generation time] Ancient idiom [idiom structure] combined idiom [idiom sound] can not be read as "J ù". [idiom distinguishing form] can't write "basis".

Philosophical Implication

1. The two sides in contradiction can transform each other under certain conditions. Things are constantly moving, changing and developing. 3. Both sides of the contradiction are unity of opposites and inseparable. Think about problems and do things in two ways.