The ancients attached great importance to the education of children, so what are the famous sayings about educating children? Below I have collected some ancient quotes about educating children, I hope they will be helpful to you.
Part 1 of famous sayings on educating children in ancient times
Confucius taught his children
Original text: (Confucius) When you taste independence, the carps tend to cross the court. He said: "Have you studied poetry?" He replied: "Weiye". He said: "If you don't learn poetry, you won't be able to express it." ?The carp retreated and studied poetry. In the future, he will be independent again, and the carps will flock to the court. He said: "Have you learned etiquette?" He replied: "We have not yet". He said: "If you don't learn etiquette, you can't stand up." ?The carp retreats and learns etiquette.
Translation: Once Confucius was standing alone in the hall, and Kong Li walked quickly through the court. Confucius asked: Have you studied "Poetry"? Kong Li replied: No. ?Confucius said: ?If you don’t learn poetry, you don’t know how to speak. ?Kong Li went back to study "Poetry". Another day, Confucius was standing alone in the hall again, and Kong Li happened to be walking quickly through the court. Confucius asked: Have you learned etiquette? Kong Li replied: No. ?Confucius said: ?If you don't learn etiquette, you don't know how to stand up. ?Kong Li went back to learn etiquette.
Zhuge Liang taught his son to "aim high".
When he was fifty-four years old, he wrote the "Book of Commandments" to his eight-year-old son Zhuge Zhan: "The journey of a husband and a gentleman is to cultivate one's morality through tranquility, and to cultivate one's virtue through frugality. It is neither indifferent nor clear-minded. Tranquility will never go far." Later, Zhuge Liang's children were indifferent to fame and fortune, served the country loyally, and made contributions to the country and the country.
Kou’s mother teaches her son to “cultivate himself for all peoples.”
In the Northern Song Dynasty, Kou Zhun lost his father when he was young, and his family was poor. He relied on his mother's weaving to survive. Kou's mother often supervised Kou Zhun's hard work while spinning yarn late at night. Later, Kou Zhun entered JIN to take the exam and won the imperial examination. The good news came to his hometown. Kou Zhun's mother was seriously ill. Before she died, she gave a painting she painted to her family, Liu's mother, and said: "Kou Zhun will definitely become an official in the future. If he makes mistakes, give him this painting." !?
Later, Kou Zhun became prime minister. To celebrate his birthday, he invited two theater troupes to prepare a banquet for his officials. Mother Liu thought the time had come, so she gave Kou Mu's painting to him. Kou Zhun unfolded it and saw that it was a picture of "Lessons in the Cold Window", with a poem written on it: "Studying in Gudeng's class is hard, I hope you can cultivate yourself for all people; the family tradition of diligence and thrift, the kindness of your mother, he will never forget poverty when he is rich." . ?This was clearly his mother's legacy. Kou Zhun read it over and over again, tears welling up in his eyes. So the birthday banquet was immediately withdrawn. Since then, he has been clean and caring for the people, impartial and selfless, and has become a famous virtuous prime minister in the Song Dynasty.
Xu Mian vowed to leave his descendants clean.
In the Liang Dynasty, Xu Mian, the official secretary of the imperial court, held a high position throughout his life. He was strict with himself, acted fairly and prudently, was frugal and not greedy, and did not build any property. Some of his disciples and old friends advised him to buy some property for his descendants. He replied: "Others leave property to their descendants, but I leave them clean. If my descendants are virtuous and capable, they will start a family business; if they If I am not successful, it will be useless even if I leave my property." Xu Mian often taught his children to be morally responsible, and his children later became famous scholars far and wide.
Zeng Guofan taught by example rather than by words.
Zeng Guofan attaches great importance to the impact of his words and deeds on his children. Whatever he asks his children to do, he first asks himself to do it. He lives a frugal life and has a breeze on his sleeves. Legend has it that when he encountered grain in the rice while eating, he never spit it out on the ground. Instead, he used his teeth to peel the grain apart, ate the rice in the grain, and then spit out the chaff. He asked Ji Ze and Ji Hong to do the same. He has many things to do, but whenever he has time, he writes letters to children and corrects poems for them; he also often exchanges with them his "experiences" in learning and self-cultivation. In the process of educating his children, Zeng Guofan was both a father and a friend; he was both a Confucian teacher and a human teacher. He won the respect and love of his children, who all admired and worshiped him very much and regarded him as their idol and coordinate in life.
Part 2 of ancient famous sayings for educating children
In the third month of her pregnancy, she left the palace to live in a different palace. Eyes do not see wrongly, ears do not hear wrongly. Sounds and tastes are treated with etiquette. Northern Dynasties. Northern Qi Dynasty. Yan Zhitui's "Yan's Family Instructions. Teaching Children" Women are three months pregnant and living in other places. They should not see evil things with their eyes and listen to random things with their ears. They should use etiquette and justice in speaking and eating.
When you are young in life, your spirit is unique. When you grow up, your thoughts are scattered. It is necessary to teach early and don't miss the opportunity. Northern Dynasties. Northern Qi Dynasty. Yan Zhitui's "Yan Family Instructions. Encouraging Learning" patent: concentration, dispersion: dispersion. This is why Yan Zhitui emphasized the importance of early education.
The godmother comes to teach the baby for the first time.
Northern Dynasties. Northern Qi Dynasty. Yan Zhitui's "Yan Family Instructions. Teaching Children" states that it is best to teach a daughter-in-law at the beginning, and to teach a son well when he is a child.
The foundation of the world is at home.
Han Xun Yue's "Shen Jian. Political System" states that the foundation of the world lies in the family.
Love his son, choose a teacher and teach him.
Tang Dynasty Han Yu's "Teacher's Theory" If you love your child, you must choose a teacher to educate him.
A hundred years of life are based on early childhood education.
Liang Qichao's "On Preschool Education" of the Qing Dynasty, a century of life, is based on the education he received in his childhood.
A father who teaches his children well should teach them to their children.
Song Dynasty Lin Bu's "Saving Heart Record" Children: Infants. Those who are good at educating their children must start from a young age.
The foundation of a strong nation lies in nourishing children. Children must be enlightened in their wisdom before they can surpass others. Qing Dynasty. Lin Shu's "New Yuefu in Central Fujian" Nurturing Meng: Education and Enlightenment.
A little success is like nature, and habits are common.
"The Book of Dadaili. Bao Fu" Habits developed in youth are like innate habits. Once they become habits, they are difficult to change. It is pointed out here that education at a young age is extremely important for later growth.
Talents are developed from childhood.
Qing Dynasty. Chen Hongmou's "Preface": Beginning
Live a frugal life and educate your children in a righteous way.
Qing Dynasty. Zhu Bolu's "Family Governance Motto" Jushen: the conduct of one's own life behavior. Righteous side: a certain standard of morality and thought and behavior.
The beloved son taught him righteousness.
"Zuo Zhuan. The Third Year of Yin Gong" Love your children and educate them on the rules and regulations that they should abide by.
To love one’s son but not to teach him is like not loving.
Ming Dynasty. Fang Xiaoru's "Precepts for Doing Good" is still: still. It means loving children but not neglecting education.
Parents who love their children have far-reaching plans.
"Warring States Policy. Zhao Ce" If parents love their children, they must make long-term plans for their children.
Part Three of Ancient Famous Quotations for Educating Children
A gentleman should love his children without respecting them, teach them without respecting their appearance, guide them with the way but without force.
The sages and wise men are to be treated by their descendants. They should be strict with ambition, not harsh with deception; they should be encouraged to be honest, not persuaded to be deceitful; they should be shown to be thrifty, not extravagant; they should be encouraged to use words, not to use words. Bringing wealth.
Han Dynasty Wang Fu's "Qianfu Lun. Lili" Wise people and knowledgeable people educate their children and grandchildren, always encourage them to be determined, rather than teaching them rhetoric; persuade them to be upright, rather than engage in treachery ; Demonstrate frugality to them, rather than luxury; give them lessons, rather than gifts of property.
Children are free from any preconceptions and miscellaneous things. They should be guided correctly and they will not be disobedient. Therefore, they should be nurtured properly.
Ming Dynasty. Wang Yanxiang's "Ya Shu. Part 1" Meng: Ignorance. Tongmeng refers to the period when children are ignorant.
Today, when teaching young children, it is appropriate to induce them to sing poems to inspire their will, guide them to practice etiquette to maintain their dignity, and teach them to read books to enlighten their consciousness.
Ming Dynasty. Wang Shouren's "Exercise Meng Carelessness" satire: advice.
If you teach children today, they will be encouraged and motivated, and if they are happy in the center, they will be unable to make progress. Ming Dynasty Wang Shouren's "Xun Meng Careless" can't stop: it won't stop.
When it comes to educating children, the first step is to organize the family, and the second step is to choose teachers.
In the Ming Dynasty, Lu Shiyi's "Si Cai Lu Ji Yao" Volume 10 is complete: rectification.
When children are young, if their parents are sage teachers, they will become more sage in the future; if they are lenient, they will become unworthy. Qing Dynasty. Zhang Luxiang's "Xunziyu" Childhood: the young period. Future: in the future.
There is no greater happiness than reading, and no greater peace than teaching children.
"Historical Qu. Yuan Ti Collection" reaches: the end.
Love must follow its own path.
Qing Dynasty. Zheng Xie's "The Second Book of Weixian Shuzhong and Shi Dimo" requires that you pay attention to methods to cherish your children.
There are no virtuous fathers and brothers inside, and there are no strict teachers and friends outside. But there are very few people who can succeed.
Song Dynasty. Zhu Xi's "Records of the Words and Deeds of Famous Officials of the Song Dynasty" is: becoming a talent. If you want to achieve success, you must have a good father and brother at home and strict teachers and friends outside.
To teach your children, you must take the lead.
Volume 10 of Ming Lu Shiyi's "Contemplation Record Collection" teaches his son that he must take the lead in doing it himself.
Everyone wants to teach his children well, but he doesn’t know how to cultivate himself, so he is confused!
Qing Dynasty. Zhang Luxiang’s "Ying Xue Ji" People all want to teach their children well, but they don’t know how to start with me. , this is really confusing.
If the children do not obey the teachings, they will definitely fail to teach them the right way. As fathers, brothers and teachers, we should do the same for ourselves, and we cannot fully blame the children.
Qing Dynasty. Zhang Luxiang's "Memo 1" follows: obey. Ask yourself instead: You need to reflect on yourself.
If a mother deceives her son, and the son does not believe in his mother, this is not a lesson.
"Han Feizi. Wai Chu Shuo" The mother deceives her son, and the son does not believe his mother. What kind of tutoring is there?
If parents are majestic and kind, then their children will be cautious and filial.
Northern Dynasties. Northern Qi Dynasty. Yan Zhitui's "Yan Family Instructions. Teaching Children" is majestic: both awe-inspiring and strict. Compassion: Kindness. Weishen: fear and caution.