Being diligent and respectful allows even a simple person to possess wisdom.
There are four things to avoid: waking up late, laziness, extravagance, and pride. There are also four things to practice: diligence in reading, respect for teachers, love for others, and mindfulness in eating.
Students should practice three types of diligence: manual, mental, and reading.
Avoid suspicion, do not listen to slander, avoid creating estrangement, and do not exploit public interests.
In warfare, pride leads to defeat; in parenting, indulgence leads to trouble.
Honor the elderly and teach children strictly; respect the old and love the young with a sincere heart.
Devote all effort to filial piety and demonstrate loyalty; support siblings and practice boundless compassion.
Do not commit small evils, and do not neglect small virtues.
I have seen that in the world, there is love without teaching, but this is not always the case; people act according to their whims, and though admonished, they may only laugh, until those with wisdom understand the proper way.
Those who do not love themselves lack the qualifications to be parents.
Children are creators of industries, not merely heirs of estates.
Children will find their own fortune; do not exhaust yourselves serving them like beasts of burden.
Maintain independence, frugality, patience, continuous learning, integrity, and dedication.
To build a family name requires study and farming; to prosper a family requires frugality and diligence.
A well-raised child is treated like a treasure; a spoiled child treats wealth like grass.
Always plan for the future and do not wait until time has passed.
Do not expect much from others if you do not value yourself; even the lowly can reach their potential.
Contentment is the only path to happiness.
Cherish every meal; remember the hard work behind every grain.
Our family has enjoyed prosperity for centuries; let descendants not forget the value of diligence.