Excerpts
1.
Do not build luxurious houses or seek fertile land.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
2.
Don't think about giving favors, and don't forget to receive favors.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
3.
You must be frugal in your self-respect, and do not linger at banquets.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
4.
You should leave room for everything, and you should not go back if you are proud.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
5.
It is better to prepare for rain than to dig a well when thirsty.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
6.
Don't be greedy for unexpected wealth, and don't drink too much wine.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Zi's Family Instructions"
7.
Boys and servants should not be handsome, and wives and concubines should not wear bright makeup.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
8.
Be simple in your life and work, and teach your children in a righteous way.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
9.
The national classes are finished early, there is nothing left in the bag, and I am content with myself.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
10.
The family is harmonious, and although the food is not good, there is still happiness.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
11.
Rise at dawn, sweep the court, and make sure it is clean inside and outside.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Zi's Family Instructions"
12.
Don't take ill-gotten wealth when you see it, but follow what is reasonable.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
13.
As soon as you feel faint, you will rest. If you lock the door, you must check it yourself.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
14.
Being a teacher is more important than etiquette, and making friends is more important than trust.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Zi's Family Instructions"
15.
The most valuable thing for a husband is harmony. The most valuable thing about a woman is her softness.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Zi's Family Instructions"
16.
The most valuable thing for a father is kindness. The most valuable thing for a son is filial piety.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Zi's Family Instructions"
17.
The most valuable thing to a king is benevolence. The most important thing for a minister is loyalty.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Zi's Family Instructions"
18.
The most valuable thing to a brother is a friend. The most important thing for a younger brother is respect.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
19.
When we fight over things, we know that it is not my fault. We must think about it calmly.
——Zhu Bolulu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
20.
Listen carefully to what is said, be aware of the inhuman accusations, and be patient and think twice.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Zi's Family Instructions"
21.
Keep your orders and obey your destiny. If you behave like this, you will be close to common people.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
22.
Do not rely on your power to bully the orphans and widows; do not be greedy for food and drink, but kill livestock and poultry.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
23.
If you are eccentric, you will have many regrets and mistakes;
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
24,
If you are mean and start a family, you will not be able to enjoy it for a long time; if your ethics are often bad, you will soon die.
——Zhu Bolu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
25.
To be kind and to be seen by others is not true and good, and to be evil is to fear that others will see it, which is a great evil.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
26,
If the morals are often erroneous, they will soon perish; if the morals are not matched, there will be disaster.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
27,
Avoid litigation at home, as litigation will end in disaster; avoid talking too much in life, because talking too much will lead to mistakes. .
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
28,
Three aunts and six wives are matchmakers for adulterers and thieves; beautiful maids and charming concubines are not the blessing of a boudoir.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
29,
If there is little intimacy, you will suffer from it for a long time.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Zi's Family Instructions"
30,
When you marry a daughter and choose a good son-in-law, don't ask for a high salary; when you marry a daughter-in-law, don't ask for a virtuous wife. dowry.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
31,
Brothers, uncles and nephews must be divided into many to benefit the few; elders and younger ones, both inside and outside, should be strict and solemn in speech. .
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
32.
When trading with Jianzhao, do not take advantage; when you see poor relatives and neighbors, you must show warmth and sympathy.
——Zhu Bolu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
33.
When people are happy, they should not be jealous; when people are in trouble, they should not be happy.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
34,
The utensils are clean in nature, and the earthenware and pots and pots are better than gold and jade; the food is simple but refined, and the garden vegetables are more precious. .
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Zi's Family Instructions"
35,
Although the ancestors are far away, the sacrifices must not be dishonest; although the descendants are stupid, they must read the scriptures.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
36,
Seeing lust and having lustful thoughts, repaying it to the wife and daughter; hiding resentment and using hidden arrows, disaster Extend descendants.
——Zhu Bolulu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
37,
Studying aims at sages, not mere academics; when serving as an official, you only care about the country, not your wealth. .
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
38,
One porridge and one meal, when you think about the difficulty of getting there; half a thread, half a strand, always thinking about material resources Hard times.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
39.
It is most shameful to be flattered when seeing wealth; it is most shameful to be arrogant when faced with poverty. Nothing is too cheap.
——Zhu Bolulu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
40,
If you listen to your wife and are good to your own flesh and blood, how can you be a husband? If you value wealth and neglect your parents, you are not a man. son.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Zi's Family Instructions"
41.
When people have evil, they should hide it; when people have good, they should promote it. There is no selfish enmity in life, and there is no selfish law in governing the family.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
42.
Poetry and books must be read, and etiquette and justice must be understood. Children and grandchildren must not fail to teach, and children and servants must not fail to show compassion.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Zi's Family Instructions"
43.
Don't benefit yourself at the expense of others, don't be jealous of the virtuous and jealous of the capable. Do not express anger and retaliate for rebellion, do not be disrespectful and harm the lives of things.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Zi's Family Instructions"
44.
Be careful not to talk about other people's shortcomings, and never be too narrow-minded about your own strengths. Those who hate you should be treated with justice, those who hate you should be repaid directly, and you should be at ease with what you encounter.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
45,
This is the daily routine, just like clothing is to the body, and food is to the stomach, You can't live without it for a day, you can be careless!
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
46,
When people have small faults, they should be tolerated; when people have big faults, they should be treated with reason. Order it.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
47.
Be polite and respectful, and help in times of trouble. Those who keep my orders are courtesy; those who obey my orders are heaven. If man can do this, God will support him.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
48.
When you see the elderly, respect them; when you see the young, love them. Those who are virtuous may be younger than me, but I will respect them; those who are unworthy may be older than me, but I will stay away from them.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"
49.
Everything should be done with some room left, and it is not advisable to go back to it if you are satisfied.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Zi's Family Instructions"
50.
Don't do good deeds because they are small, and don't do them because they are small.
——Zhu Bailu's "Zhu Xi's Family Instructions"