Hey friends! 😊 Have you ever wondered how people from different countries work together, even when they have different ideas? Well, let’s dive into a cool ancient idea from Confucius, a wise teacher from China! 🇨🇳
Who Was Confucius?
Confucius was a super-smart philosopher who lived over 2,500 years ago! He taught many lessons about how people should behave and get along. One of his famous sayings is “Junzi he er bu tong”, which means “The gentleman aims at harmony, and not at uniformity.”
What Does That Mean?
Imagine you’re in a band 🎸, and everyone plays different instruments. Even though the sounds are different, together they make beautiful music! 🎶 That’s harmony. Confucius is saying it’s great when people are different and can still get along and work together.
Meet Ragnar Baldursson
Ragnar Baldursson is a diplomat, someone who helps countries talk to each other. 🌍 He believes that Confucius’ idea is super important today! He noticed that when countries like China talk with others, they try to find things they agree on, even if they see some things differently.
Why Is This Important?
In our world, countries have different cultures, languages, and ideas. But if they focus on working together and respecting each other’s differences, they can solve big problems like climate change or keeping peace. ✌️
Let’s Learn from This!
Whether at school, in sports, or with friends, we can use this idea too! Next time you’re in a group, remember that it’s okay to have different thoughts. By being open and finding common ground, we can achieve awesome things together! 🌟
So, let’s celebrate our differences and aim for harmony, not sameness! 🎉
Reference(s):
'Harmony, not uniformity': A Confucian key to global diplomacy
cgtn.com
