为仁不富 To be benevolent is not to be rich
Explanation
"为仁不富"是出自《孟子》的一句名言，意思是说，如果一个人一心向善，追求仁义，那么他可能不会获得富裕的物质生活。这体现了儒家思想中，重视精神境界高于物质追求的理念。
"Wei ren bu fu" is a famous saying from Mencius, meaning that if a person wholeheartedly pursues goodness and righteousness, then he may not achieve a wealthy material life. This reflects the Confucian philosophy that emphasizes spiritual realm over material pursuit.
Origin Story
战国时期，齐国有个叫晏婴的人，他为人正直，廉洁奉公，从不贪图钱财。有一次，齐景公赏赐给他很多金银财宝，晏婴坚决不受，他说："为政者应该以德治国，不能只想着钱财。如果贪图钱财，就会失去民心，国家也难以治理。" 后来，齐国在他的治理下，国力强盛，百姓安居乐业。晏婴的事迹流传至今，成为了为仁不富的典范。
During the Warring States period, there was a man named Yan Ying in the state of Qi. He was upright and honest, and never coveted wealth. Once, Duke Jinggong of Qi gave him a lot of gold and silver treasures, but Yan Ying firmly refused. He said, "A ruler should govern with virtue and not just think about money. If one covets wealth, one will lose the people’s hearts, and the country will be difficult to govern." Later, under his rule, Qi became prosperous, and the people lived in peace and contentment. Yan Ying’s deeds have been passed down to this day, and they have become a model of "wei ren bu fu".
Usage
用于劝诫人们不要过分追求物质财富，而应注重自身品德修养。
Used to admonish people not to excessively pursue material wealth, but to focus on their own moral cultivation.
Examples
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一心为公，为民服务，不图名利，这就是为仁不富的体现。
yixin weigong wei min fuwu, butu mingli, zheshi wei ren bufude tixian
He wholeheartedly serves the public, works for the people, and doesn't seek fame or fortune; this is a manifestation of "wei ren bu fu".
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他虽然生活清贫，但他乐于助人，这才是真正的为仁不富。
ta suiran shenghu qingpin, dan ta leyuzhuren, zheshi zhenzhengde wei ren bufude
Although he lives in poverty, he is happy to help others; this is the true "wei ren bu fu".