1. To listen to the Tao and talk in vain is to abandon virtue.

From "The Analects of Confucius Yang Huo". Abandon, despise. Spreading rumors heard on the road is something that no moral person despises. This is what Confucius taught his students. It is intended to advise students to develop the ability to think independently and to have a serious and rigorous attitude towards people and things.

2. Don’t look at anything that’s not polite, don’t hear anything that’s not polite, don’t say anything that’s not polite, and don’t do anything that’s not polite.

From "The Analects of Confucius·Yan Yuan". Indecent and inconsistent with etiquette. No, no. Move, act, do. Don’t read anything that is not in line with etiquette, don’t listen to anything that is not in line with etiquette, don’t say anything that is not in line with etiquette, and don’t do anything that is not in line with etiquette. This is a famous saying by Confucius about the code of conduct of a gentleman, emphasizing that "propriety" should be the basis and criterion for everything.

3. A benevolent man, if he wants to establish himself, he can establish others; if he wants to achieve himself, he can help others.

From "The Analects of Confucius Yong Ye". A virtuous person wants to succeed in his own life and let others succeed in his career. If he wants to have a smooth life, he also wants to help others succeed in their careers. This is the moral standard proposed by Confucius for the "benevolent man".

4. If your parents are around, you will have to travel well if you don’t travel far away.

From "The Analects of Confucius·Liren". Fang refers to the exact position and direction. My parents are still alive and do not travel far away from home. If you have no choice but to travel far away, you should also inform your parents of your exact whereabouts. This is the famous saying of Confucius who taught the world to be the sons of men.

5. It is important to know the age of your parents. One is for joy, the other is for fear.

From "The Analects of Confucius·Liren". Children cannot but know the age of their parents. On the one hand, I am happy for their health and longevity, and on the other hand, I am worried about their old age. This is the clear lesson Confucius told the world how to behave as children.

6. Firmness, perseverance, wood, slowness, and benevolence.

From "The Analects of Confucius·Zilu". Strong, strong. Perseverance, decisiveness. Wood, rustic. Ne means slow language and not good at speaking. This means careful language. Near, close. Be strong and unyielding, resolute, simple and honest, and be cautious in your words. If you achieve these four things, you are almost close to "benevolence".

7. Being respectful but rude will lead to fatigue; being cautious but rude but being rude will lead to strangulation; being brave but rude but will lead to chaos; being straight but rude but will lead to strangulation.

From "The Analects of Confucius·Tai Bo". If you don't know etiquette, but only know how to be respectful, you will be very tired; if you don't know etiquette, if you only know how to be cautious, you will be timid in doing things and speaking; if you don't know etiquette, you will be timid.

8. Live without fatigue and act with loyalty.

From "The Analects of Confucius·Yan Yuan". To live, to be. It refers to official position. Tireless means not slacking off in work. Xingzhi refers to carrying out the king's orders. To, use. Loyalty, loyalty, loyalty. Officials should stay in their positions, plan their affairs, and work diligently; they should faithfully implement the monarch's instructions without discounting them. This is the "way of being an official" proposed by Confucius.