original text
If the ancient desire is obviously superior to the world, rule the country first; If you want to govern your country, you should first get your family together; If you want to reunite with your family, you should first repair your body; If you want to cultivate yourself, you should be upright first; If you want to be correct, be sincere first; Be sincere, let him know first; Knowledge exists in things.
translate
In ancient times, if people want to carry forward the aboveboard morality in the world, they must first govern their own country; To govern the country well, we must first govern the family and clan; If you want to manage your family and family well, you must first cultivate your own character; If you want to cultivate your character, you must first correct your mentality; If you want to correct your heart, you must first make your heart sincere; If you want to make your thoughts sincere, you must first get rid of bad thoughts; Know the true nature.
introduce
The University, originally the 42nd article of The Book of Rites of Little Dai, is an essay on Confucian thoughts of self-cultivation, governing the country and leveling the world. It is said that it was written by Ceng Zi during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. In fact, it is a Confucian work in Qin and Han Dynasties, and it is also an important work for China to discuss educational theory in ancient times.