1月21日

敬恕齋銘
宋 朱熹 ( 1130~1200 )

己所不欲，勿施於人；以是行之，與物皆春。
內順於家，外同於邦；無小無大，罔時怨恫。
為仁之功，曰此其極；敬哉恕哉，永永無斁。

──選自《晦庵集》等

January 21th

A Motto of Respect and Forbearance
Zhu Xi (1130 - 1200, Song Dynasty)
English translation: Miao Guang

Do not do unto others,
    what you do not wish to be done unto you.

Abide by this principle,
    always giving others warmth like the spring.

In private terms, bring harmony to the family,
    and in public, achieve peace for the country.

Whether trivial or important matters,
    there is no need for resentment or grief.

The merit of benevolence, thus reaches its peak.

Be it respect or forbearance, never give up or be weary.

── from Hui'an Ji (Collection from the Dark Hut) and others