Disciples

Chapter 69

Original
Taoists are good, that is, good;
People know it, the more they think about it.

Translation
Praising the virtues of others is also a kind of virtue; when others hear you praise him in this way, they will encourage themselves even more.

allusion
Qi Baishi is a famous calligrapher, painter and seal carver in my country.When he was middle-aged, he spent seven or eight years traveling around famous mountains and rivers, and painted many landscape paintings from life, becoming a famous master of traditional Chinese painting in our country.

When Professor Baishi was in class, a student named Xie Shini drew a sketch of "Plum Chicken". He wanted to get Professor Baishi's help very much, so he asked the professor for advice very respectfully.Professor Baishi looked at it again and again, and said: "The chicken you painted is so interesting, can you lend me one to copy?" , which is nothing short of encouraging.

In class the next day, Professor Baishi held a copied painting in his hand and even asked Xie Shini for advice: "Do you think there is anything wrong with my copying?" The student took the painting and looked at it. There is still a text!That paragraph means: Your painting is very vivid, and it is exchanged with your drawing. Do you agree?Xie Shini was very moved after watching it.

Old man Baishi deserves to be a good teacher. His education methods of encouragement and praise are very effective, and many famous painters have emerged among his students.

(End of this chapter)