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Many aristocratic families in ancient and modern times are nothing more than accumulating virtue;

The most important character in the world is reading.

Original Note

It has been passed down from family to family for a long time, but it can only be said to be "reading to accumulate virtue". If there is snobbishness one after another, it will be like fireworks that are fleeting and will disappear in a moment. The ancient couplet says: Establishing virtues will lead to great achievements, and spreading the scriptures will bring prosperity to Yanyi. It is also said: The tree is virtuous, Ji Qiu is filial to friends, and it is passed down from generation to generation.

The Yi Ding is in the poems and books. It is also said: Tianxiu is quiet but good, and Zuze Changyan is studying. He also said: If you want to have a high family status, you must do good deeds, and if you want to have good children and grandchildren, you must study. It is also said: If you stand up, you must become a white jade, and if you study, you will reach Qingyun. All are mottos

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Notes ① Aristocratic family: In the old days, it generally referred to families with high family status and high officials for generations.

Translation

The reputation of many aristocratic families throughout the ages has been achieved by accumulating virtue; the highest quality in the world can only be obtained through reading.

Study means you have not become famous, but after all, you are a noble person;

Cultivating virtue is unexpectedly rewarded, and the natural dream is to have peace of mind.

Original Note

How can one start studying for fame without karma and retribution?

Translation

Even if one cannot become famous by studying, after all, It can make people behave noblely; if they cultivate virtue without expecting any rewards, they will naturally have stable dreams at night and a peaceful mind.