A person who naturally loves their child will surely love their parents if they are well-educated. —— Lin Yutang
There is the most beautiful sound in the world, and that is a mother's call. —— Dante
When children are filial, parents' hearts are at ease. —— Chen Yuanliang
We love our parents almost unconsciously, as this love is as natural as living; only at the moment of final parting can we see how deep the roots of this emotion run. —— Maupassant
Valuing wealth over parents makes one an unfilial child.
Everyone grows old, and everyone must respect the elderly.
Respect the elderly of others as one respects one's own, and care for the young of others as one cares for one's own. This can govern the world. —— Mencius
Respect your in-laws as your own parents; be friendly to your aunts and uncles as if they were your siblings.
Discord among relatives leads to family failure.
Be filial to your parents at home, and help the elderly when you are away.
Losing a loving mother is like a flower in a vase; though it retains its color and fragrance, it has lost its roots.
Follow the teachings of education and uphold the principles of filial piety and fraternal love; those who do so will not be burdened on the road. —— Mencius
It takes all of a parent's love, all their wisdom, and all their talent to raise a great person. —— Makarenko
Meng Wubo asked about filial piety, and Confucius said, "Parents worry about their children's illness." —— Analects
Mountains and hills grow high by accumulation, and rivers become great by merging. —— Zhuangzi
There is an order between old and young. —— Mencius
Providing well for parents during their lifetime is true filial piety; a modest burial after death is the mark of a virtuous child. —— Collection of Maxims
Serving one's parents with respect is more beautiful than offering three sacrificial animals.
Distant water cannot extinguish a nearby fire. —— Han Feizi
Value emotions over material things; provide well during life and a simple burial after death. —— Zi Yan
Helping the elderly and caring for the young promotes virtue; respecting the old and loving the young promotes civilization.
As a human being, you should respect your parents, love your children, be generous to poor relatives, and be polite to everyone. —— Bertrand Russell
There are five types of unfilial behavior: being lazy to support parents; neglecting parents for gambling and drinking; prioritizing wealth and private interests over parents; following worldly desires at the expense of parents; and engaging in violent fights that endanger parents. —— Mencius
It is better to build a net than to envy the fish in the pool. —— Book of Han
