The famous sayings of King Wen of Zhou are as follows:

1. Governance

1. Virtue matches heaven and earth, destiny is not easy for Zhou: Emphasis on virtue matching heaven and destiny, destiny Not easy.

2. Be virtuous and punish with caution, and be auspicious if you have no faults: It emphasizes clearly understanding the essence of things, punishing with caution, and following justice. Only in this way can the country and society prosper.

3. Virtue is the fundamental; wealth is the aid; punishment is the external: emphasizing that virtue is the foundation, finance is the auxiliary, and criminal law is the external means.

2. Educational Thoughts

1. Descendants should learn from their ancestors and emulate them from generation to generation: Emphasizing that descendants should follow their ancestors as teachers and pass them on from generation to generation.

2. A hundred years later, after the praise of Si, if rituals and music are not spread, it will be difficult for others: Emphasize that the education of future generations should pay attention to rituals and music. Only in this way can future generations get correct values.

3. The rich are fond of courtesy, the poor are fond of learning, and chaos must be punished: It emphasizes that both rich and poor should pay attention to learning and education, and social chaos must be resolutely eliminated.

3. Moral Behavior

1. When you see the virtuous, think about them, and when you see the unworthy, you should introspect yourself: Emphasize that when you see people with noble virtues, you should look up to them. Wise people should reflect on whether they have similar problems.

2. It can be discussed by others after the fact, but it should not be insulted: It is emphasized that we should not laugh at those who have passed away. We should respect them and reflect on their achievements and shortcomings.

3. If a mortal can make things happen in the future, he or she can speak; if he cannot, he can just remain silent: emphasizing that only those who can actually take action are qualified to speak, otherwise they can only remain silent.

4. Treating enemies

1. I hear this, who will fight with me: Emphasize that you are on the side of justice and respond confidently to the enemy's challenges.

2. Do your best, keep your weapons at a distance, and a saint will not go against the times: Emphasize that when facing a strong enemy, you must give full play to your abilities and do not go against the current situation.

5. Family Ethics

1. If you have a mother, be filial, if you have a wife, love, and if you have children, teach: Emphasize that as the head of the family, you should fulfill your corresponding responsibilities, that is, be filial to your mother , to care for and love his wife, and to educate his children.