The classic sayings of "The Great Learning" are as follows:

1. The way of a great university is to be virtuous, to be close to the people, and to strive for perfection. Knowing that there is stillness can lead to concentration, concentration can lead to tranquility, tranquility can lead to tranquility, tranquility can lead to worry, and worry can lead to gain. Things have a beginning and an end, and things have an end and a beginning. If you know the order of things, you will be able to take the shortcut.

At the beginning of "The University", it is stated that its purpose is to demonstrate the bright and pure soul and upright virtue of human beings' talents; to lead by example, set an example and then enlighten people through ritual and music education. Be conscious, get rid of material desires, constantly renew your virtues, and reach the highest state of perfection.

2. In ancient times, those who wanted to show virtue to the world first governed their country. If you want to govern your country, you must first regulate your family; if you want to regulate your family, you must first cultivate your body; if you want to cultivate your body, you must first rectify your heart; if you want to rectify your heart, you must first be sincere in your intentions; if you want to be sincere in your intentions; The first step is to gain knowledge; to gain knowledge is to investigate things.

Ruling a country, managing a family, and bringing peace to the world are all issues of how to behave. To be a morally cultivated person is a matter of self-cultivation. The ideal moral personality is embodied in behavior and integrity. However, behavior and integrity are determined by thoughts and aspirations. If thoughts and aspirations are mixed with personal feelings and material desires.

3. To be a king, stop at benevolence; to be a minister, stop at respect; to be a son, stop at filial piety; to be a father, stop at kindness; to have friendship with the people of the country, stop at trust.

In the first chapter, "The Great Learning" expounds the three principles of being virtuous, being close to the people, and striving for perfection, and the eight items of studying things, seeking knowledge, being sincere, being upright, cultivating oneself, ordering the family, governing the country, and bringing peace to the world.