The "Analects of Confucius·Xue Er Pian" said: "It is rare for a person to be filial to his younger brother but like to offend his superiors; it is rare for someone who is not willing to offend his superiors but likes to cause trouble. A gentleman is committed to his roots, and the Tao is born from his roots. "Filial piety to one's younger brothers is the foundation of benevolence."

"Filial piety" means to be filial to one's parents, and "di" means to respect one's elders. "Filial piety", as an ethical concept in Confucius' theory, stipulates the attitude and behavioral requirements a person should have towards his parents and brothers.

“To be filial today means to be able to raise them. As for dogs and horses, they can be raised. How can we be different if we don’t respect them?” ("The Analects of Confucius: Weizheng Chapter") It means that if a person treats his parents Just being able to provide support is said to be filial piety, but there is no "respect" emotion in the heart, so what is the essential difference between supporting parents and raising dogs and horses?

"When you are alive, do things with etiquette; when you die, be buried with etiquette and offer sacrifices with etiquette" ("The Analects of Confucius·Wei Zheng") means: When a person is alive, we serve him according to regulations social behavioral norms. If he dies, we should only follow the prescribed social behavioral norms when burying him, and follow the social behavioral norms prescribed in the sacrificial ceremony when holding a memorial ceremony.

Zengzi emphasized that "Be cautious about the end and pursue the future, and the people's virtues will be strong." ("The Analects of Confucius·Xueer") Carefully handle the funeral of parents and worship ancestors of distant generations devoutly.

In "The Analects of Confucius·Advanced Chapter", Confucius said: "How filial is Min Ziqian! People are not as filial as their parents and younger brothers!"

Confucius said: "Min Ziqian is really filial! People have no objection to what his parents and brothers praised him for."

"The Analects of Confucius. The Second in Politics"

Meng Wubo asked about filial piety, and Confucius said: "My parents are only sick. Worry." Meng Wubo asked Confucius for advice on how to be filial to the elders. Confucius said: "What parents worry most about is what's wrong with their children."

Zixia asked about filial piety. Confucius said: "It's difficult to look good. When there is something to do, the disciple will do the work; when there is wine and food, the teacher will eat. Did you ever think you were filial?"

Zixia asked Confucius what filial piety is. Confucius said: It is the most difficult thing for a junior elder to look respectful and cheerful.

When there is something to do, young people do it; when there is rich food, the elders eat it; can this be regarded as filial piety?

Disciple rules, sage precepts, first filial piety, younger brother, second sincerity, love for all, be kind and benevolent, and have spare strength. Xuewen "Disciple Rules"