Zhu Xi’s famous family motto:

First, for a porridge and a meal, remember that the place where you came from is not easy; half a thread, half a thread, keep thinking about the difficulty of material resources.

Two, it is better to be prepared before it rains, and not to dig a well when thirsty. Don't wait until it rains before you think about repairing your house; don't wait until you are thirsty before you think about digging a well.

Thirdly, you must be frugal in your self-service and do not linger over banquets. When living at home, you must practice diligence and frugality. Even if you are hosting a banquet for relatives and friends, you must do so within your ability. Don't be afraid of losing face by extravagance and waste, which will lead to a tight life and suffer the consequences.

Fourth, three aunts and six wives are matchmakers for adulterers and thieves; beautiful maids and coquettish concubines are not the blessings of a boudoir. Those people in society who gossip, gossip, and gossip about others are agents of prostitution and theft in society. Many family conflicts and neighborhood conflicts are caused by these gossips, so you must stay away from such people. .