1. A porridge and a meal, when you think about the difficulty of getting there; half a thread, half a thread, always think about the difficulty of material resources.

The general idea: Even if it is a porridge or a meal, you should remember that it is not easy to come by; even if it is half a piece of silk or half a thread, you should also think of the hard work.

2. Be diligent in your country and frugal in your family.

The general idea: Be diligent in national affairs and frugal in family life.

3. Frugality is the greatest virtue; extravagance is the greatest evil.

The general idea: Frugality is the greatest virtue among good deeds; luxury is the greatest evil among evil deeds.

4. People’s livelihood depends on diligence, but diligence means nothing.

General idea: The livelihood of ordinary people depends on hard work. Only by working hard can your wealth be preserved.

5. Frugality leads to prosperity, while immorality leads to ruin.

The general idea: Frugality will lead to prosperity, while lustful enjoyment will lead to ruin.

6. It’s noon on the day of hoeing, and the sweat is dripping from the soil. Who would have thought that every meal on the plate is hard work?

The general idea: The farmer is at noon. When hoeing under the scorching sun, drops of sweat fell on the soil where the seedlings grew. Who knew that every grain of food on the plate was obtained with such hard work.