"People should be encouraged to discard the old and embrace the new, give up evil ideas, and live up to high moral standards," says The Book of History. 去书内

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    This quote from The Book of History illustrates the core spirit of rixin, or daily self-renewal. It advocates abandoning outdated thoughts, welcoming new progress, letting go of immoral intentions, and strictly following noble moral codes. This idea is echoed in multiple ancient classics: Tang’s bathtub inscription urges constant self-improvement, The Book of Songs links a nation’s vitality to renewal, and The Book of Rites demands virtuous men pursue self-perfection constantly. Together, they frame self-renewal as both personal moral cultivation and a key to lasting prosperity.

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