Ancient family precepts

Author: Wang Yi / Gui Yong (editors)
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Publishing Date: 2002-10-01
Features: Ancient family precepts are an important part of China's excellent traditional culture. Emperors, generals, high-ranking officials, scholars, and noble families often left behind written teachings on educating children and managing households. Although some contents of ancient family precepts carry feudal ethical colors, they are not without wisdom. Such as diligence in studying, promoting goodness and cultivating virtue, and dedicating oneself to one's profession and serving the country, these still hold significant reference value for people today. This book selects more than twenty family precepts from various dynasties, from the Han Dynasty to the late Qing Dynasty, with a focus on the teachings of famous figures. Through this, readers can get a general understanding of the family precepts of different dynasties. Considering that some family precepts are quite lengthy, only the essence of each is selected. For the convenience of young readers, important names and allusions mentioned in the precepts are briefly annotated, and brief commentaries are provided, which can be said to be the distinctive features of this book.