"Zhu Xi's Maxims on Household Management"

Get up at dawn and sweep the courtyard to make sure it is tidy inside and outside; when you are faint and take a rest, lock the door and make sure to check it yourself. A porridge and a meal, when you think about the difficulty of getting there; half a thread, half a thread, always remember that material resources are difficult.

It is better to be prepared before it rains and not to dig a well when thirsty. You must be frugal in your self-respect, and do not linger over banquets. The utensils are clean and earthenware, and the earthenware pot and pot are better than gold and jade; the food is simple and refined, and the vegetables in the garden are more delicious. Do not build luxurious houses or seek fertile land.

Three aunts and six wives are matchmakers for adulterers and thieves; beautiful maids and coquettish concubines are not the blessings of a boudoir. Children and 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; although the descendants are foolish, they must read the scriptures. Live a simple life and work in a simple way; teach your children in a righteous way. Don't be greedy for unexpected wealth, and don't drink too much wine. Don’t take advantage when trading with Jian Tiao; when you see your poor relatives and neighbors, you must show warmth and compassion. If you are mean and start a family, you will not be able to enjoy it for a long time; if you have a bad relationship, you will soon perish. Brothers, uncles and nephews need to be divided into many to benefit the few. Elderly and young, both inside and outside, should be strict in their speech. How can he be a husband who listens to his wife's words and behaves well to his own flesh and blood? He who values ??talents and neglects his parents is not a good son. When marrying a daughter, choose a good son-in-law, without asking for a generous offer; when marrying a daughter-in-law, choose a virtuous daughter, without considering a generous dowry.

It is most shameful to be flattering when seeing wealth; to be arrogant when seeing poverty is nothing more despicable. Avoid litigation at home, as litigation will lead to disaster; avoid talking too much in life, because 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 and kill animals and birds. If you are eccentric, you will have many regrets and mistakes; if you are resigned to being decadent, your family fortune will be difficult to achieve.

If you are young and have bad affection, you will suffer from it for a long time; if you are old and mature, you can rely on each other if you are in a hurry.

Listen carefully to what is said, and be aware of the inhumane slander, and be patient and think twice; when we fight over things, how can we know that it is not my fault? Xu Ping thought to himself. Don’t forget to give favors, don’t forget to receive favors. You should leave room for everything, and you should not go back to where you are proud.

If you are young and have bad affection, you will suffer from it for a long time; if you are old and mature, you can rely on each other if you are in a hurry.

Listen carefully to what is said, and be aware of the inhumane slander, and be patient and think twice; when we fight over things, how can we know that it is not my fault? Xu Ping thought to himself. Don’t forget to give favors, don’t forget to receive favors. You should leave room for everything, and you should not go back to where you are proud.

When people are happy, don’t be jealous; when people are in trouble, don’t be happy. Good things that are only wanted to be seen by others are not really good; evil things that are feared to be seen by others are great evils. Seeing lust and having lustful thoughts will repay it to his wife and daughter; hiding his grudges and using hidden arrows will bring disaster to his descendants. The family is harmonious, and even though the meals are not going on, there is still a lot of fun. After the national classes are finished early, there is nothing left in the bag, and I am happy.

When you study, you aspire to be a sage, and when you serve as an official, you aspire 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.