Lotus symbolizes innocence and nobility, and represents a noble person. In Zhou Dunyi's masterpiece "Love Lotus", he once said that the lotus is "out of the mud but not stained" and praised its noble character, so people have always regarded the lotus as a symbol of innocence and purity. Because lotus is gorgeous, fragrant and elegant, people all think that lotus is a flower among flowers.
Appreciation of Ailian's Theory
"Lotus mud never touches, but it is clear and not demon. Straight outside, not squatting, Qing Xiang, graceful, but not ridiculous from a distance. " This series of narratives has effectively rendered the lotus's tall and beautiful posture, elegant and superior virtue, especially its respectable but unobtrusive demeanor. The authors of these metaphors themselves have the noble character of "emerging from the mud without being stained, lingering without being demon"
In fact, what he means is that officialdom is dark, so it is as difficult for you to maintain a noble character in officialdom as it is for a lotus to emerge from the mud without being defiled. This is also a summary of his experience as an official, because he doesn't want to go along with it. And "clear ripple without demon" is just a good wish of the author. He was an honest official, washed unjust imprisonment several times and was the master of the people. In his later years, he settled in Lushan Mountain, wrote books about Ming Dow, led an honest and clean life, and cared about his life. This is the embodiment of his personal commitment and lofty aspirations. This is the key point that this essay can deeply infect people's ideological interest.