Original text:
The book of the sage, which teaches people sincere filial piety, prudence and fame, has also been prepared. Wei and Jin Dynasties came, and wrote about hundred schools of thought, the key things, modeling each other, staying under the frame, and putting ears on the bed.
The reason why I came back to this place today is that I dare not follow the example of the world, clean up the door and tear up my children and grandchildren. Husband believes in the same words and believes in his loved ones; Walk with the same life and do what you serve.
If the boy's violent banter is forbidden, the training of teachers and friends is not as good as that of Fu's servant girl, and the way of Yao and Shun is not as good as that of his wife. I hope this book is believed by you, Cao Cao, and it is more virtuous than Fu Maid's widowhood.
Morality and doctrine in my family are all about integrity. In the past, I was tempted to teach; Every time I follow my two brothers, I am gentle, polite and leisurely. Give excellent words, ask what is good, encourage short lead long, and be sincere.
At the age of nine, at tea, at home.
The kind brother raised and raised, and he worked hard; Kindness without power leads to irrelevance. Although I read "Li" and "Biography", I love articles very much, which is quite human, and I want to speak out of turn without trimming.
At the age of eighteen or nineteen, I know very little, and I learn naturally, which is hard to wash away. Twenty years later, it is greater than sparse; Every constant heart * * * enemy, sex and love compete, night feeling is small, today regrets yesterday's loss, self-pity, and even self-pity.
Recalling the fingers of the past and remembering the bones is not a commandment of ancient books, but also an eye. So, I left these twenty articles, thinking that you are Cao's people.
Explanation:
The books of ancient sages mainly teach people loyalty, filial piety, righteousness, prudence, success, etc., which are very detailed and comprehensive. Since the Wei and Jin Dynasties, books on ancient sages' thoughts have similar repetitions, and the contents are very close. It's like building another room in the house with a bed on it, which is useless.
I am writing similar family instructions now, not because I dare to give you any norms for dealing with people, but only as a way to rectify family style and alert future generations. Believe the same sentence, because it is said by a close person; The same order will be carried out because it is issued by people who admire it.
Children are prohibited from fooling around and laughing, and the advice of teachers and friends is not as good as the orders of handmaids; Yao Shun's teaching is not as good as his wife's persuasion to stop the quarrel between brothers. I hope this book "Family Instructions" can gain your trust, and I hope it can surpass the role of handmaids for young children and wives for husbands.
My family's tutor has always been rigorous and meticulous. When I was young, I was induced to teach. Follow the two brothers every day and serve their parents in the morning and evening. They are gentle in speech, correct in manners, generous and decent, respectful and polite, just like appearing in front of a majestic king. Parents often encourage us, ask about our hobbies, urge us to correct our shortcomings, and guide us to give full play to our strengths, which is both sincere and appropriate.
At the age of nine, my father died, and my family declined, and my family was ruined. It is extremely hard for my brother to raise me, but he is kind and dignified, and he is not so strict in guiding and enlightening me. Although I also read Zhou Li and Zuo Zhuan in the Spring and Autumn Period at that time, I was interested in writing articles to a great extent, but influenced by the interaction with mediocre people, my desire was indulgent, my words were rash and careless.
It was not until I was eighteen or nineteen years old that I sharpened it, but I have become accustomed to it and it is difficult to get rid of it in a short time. After the age of 20, he rarely makes big mistakes, but he often speaks with duplicity, and kindness conflicts with private affairs. Only at night do I find the mistakes of the day. Today I regret the mistakes I made yesterday. I often sigh that I have come this far because I have never been educated since I was a child.
Looking back on my lifelong wishes and interests, this experience is unforgettable; Not just listening to and reading warnings in ancient books. So write down these twenty articles as a warning to you.