As follows:

1. Living with good people is like entering a house of orchids, which will smell fragrant for a long time; living with evil people is like entering a house of abalones, which will smell bad for a long time.

Interpretation: Getting along with good people is like entering a house full of mushrooms and orchids. Over time, one becomes fragrant; getting along with evil people is like entering a shop full of abalones. Over time, one becomes fragrant. Over time, I also became smelly.

Source: Yan Zhitui's "Yan Family Instructions" during the Southern and Northern Dynasties

2. No matter whether the family is rich or poor, they must be tolerant.

Interpretation: No matter whether you are poor or lowly or rich, you must have a gentle spirit at home.

Source: "Xun Zi Yu" by Zhang Luxiang of the Qing Dynasty

3. There is a difference between treating oneself and treating others. Don't be too high on yourself, but don't be too high on others.

Interpretation: There is a difference between how you treat yourself and how you treat others. When you treat yourself, don't be too high (strictly demanding); when you treat others, don't be self-righteous and put yourself above others.

Source: "Yulanxuan Precepts" by Chen Hanzhang of the Qing Dynasty

4. While observing the four precepts, you must also follow the four appropriate rules: one is to read diligently, the other is to respect the teacher, and the third is to respect the teacher. It is advisable to love others, and it is advisable to eat with caution.

Interpretation: We also want to advise four things: first, study hard and read more books by sages; second, respect teachers and respect the teachings, so that you can achieve success; third, love everyone and be generous; third, be frugal and Eat regularly and don't be greedy.

Source: "Ji Xiaolan's Family Letter" by Ji Xiaolan in the Qing Dynasty

5. Be careful not to talk about other people's shortcomings, and never be too proud of one's own strengths.

Interpretation: Don’t talk about other people’s shortcomings; don’t boast about your own strengths.

Source: "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions" by Zhu Xi of the Song Dynasty