论诚信的历史意义与现代价值

On the Historic Significance and the Contemporary Value of Honesty

诚信是中华民族最古老的美德之一。诚与信可以互训,其一般含义为做人处事应该诚实无欺、言行一致。它不仅在历史上曾被作为修养之道、交友之道、经商之道、为政之道,而且在现实的人际交往、经济活动、政治活动、文化事业中依然发挥着重要作用。

Honesty is one of the oldest merits of the Chinese people which means people should live up to their promises in everyday life. It was not only regarded as a guideline for selfcultivation, friendmaking, business operation and political administration in the ancient times, but it also plays an important role in the modern human communications, economic activities political activities and cultural causes. 