Live to learn old sayings:
Respect yourself, and others will respect you; being arrogant, you will be arrogant.
Cultivating yourself is the first priority, followed by knowledge and practice.
Be open-minded and upright. ——Zhu Xi's famous sayings
Every day you examine yourself, if you have any problems, you will correct them, and if you don't, you will encourage them.
Ask the canal how clear it is, because there is a source of living water. ——Zhu Xi's famous saying
The method of reading is to proceed step by step, to read thoroughly and to think carefully.
The family is harmonious, and although the food and drinks are no longer good, there is still happiness. When the national classes are finished early, there will be no money left and I will be happy. When studying, one aspires to be a sage; when serving as an official, one aspires to the kingdom. Keep your peace and order, and listen to the weather. If you behave like this, you will be close to common people.
Don’t think about giving favors, and don’t forget the favors received. You should leave room for everything, and you should not go back to where you are proud. When people are happy, they should not be jealous. When people are in trouble, they should not be happy. Seeking kindness is not true kindness. It is a great evil to fear that others will know it. If you see lust and have lustful thoughts, you will repay it to your wife and daughter. Hiding grudges and using hidden arrows will bring disaster to future generations.
It is the most shameful thing to see wealth and honor and be slandered. There is nothing worse than being arrogant when faced with poverty. Avoid litigation at home, as litigation will end in disaster. Avoid talking too much in life, as talking too much will lead to mistakes. Do not rely on power to bully the orphans and widows; do not be greedy for food and drink but kill animals and birds. If you are eccentric, you will regret and make many mistakes. If you are lazy and willing to accept it, your family fortune will be difficult to achieve. If you have little intimacy, you will suffer from it for a long time. Qu Zhi is old and mature, but he can rely on each other when he is in a hurry. Listen carefully to what is said, be aware of the inhuman accusations, and be patient and think twice. When we fight over things, we should know that it is not our fault, and we must be calm about the secret thoughts.
When trading with Jian Tiao, don’t take advantage. When you see your poor relatives and neighbors, you must show compassion. If you are mean and start a family, you will not be able to enjoy it for a long time. If one's morals are often erroneous, they will soon perish. Brothers, uncles and nephews must share more to benefit the widow. Both young and old, inside and outside, should be strict with the law. He who listens to a woman's words and behaves like a good boy is not a husband. He who values ??his property but despises his parents cannot be a good son. When you marry a daughter, choose a good son-in-law, and don’t ask for a high salary. When marrying a daughter-in-law, don’t consider a generous dowry.
Three aunts and six wives, the matchmakers of adulterers and thieves. A beautiful maid and a charming concubine are not the blessings of a boudoir. Servants should not be handsome, and wives and concubines should not use colorful makeup. Although the ancestors are far away, the sacrifices must not be dishonest. No matter how stupid your descendants are, they must read the scriptures. Live in a simple and simple way, and teach your children in a righteous way. Don't be greedy for unexpected wealth, and don't drink too much wine.