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The
Ten Principles |
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Filial Piety |
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- The first principle is filial piety.
- The bounties bestowed by our parents are as great as the
mountains.
- We should therefore take care of them day and night.
- The most important thing of all is to make them happy.
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Brotherly Love |
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- The second principle is brotherly love.
- Brothers and sisters should live in harmony.
- They should always consult and encourage each other.
- We must also treat our friends and relatives like our own brothers
and sisters.
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Loyalty |
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- The third principle is loyalty.
- We should love our people and our country.
- We must be conscientious in performing our duties.
- Let us build a strong and prosperous nation.
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Sincerity |
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- The fourth principle is sincerity.
- Deal with others with a sincere heart.
- What has been promised must always be kept.
- A promise is worth a thousand piece of gold.
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Courtesy |
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- The fifth principle is courtesy.
- Protecting the young and respecting the aged is an expression of
courtesy.
- Be humble and respectful.
- Courtesy will please everyone.
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Justice |
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- The sixth principle is justice.
- Fairness and unselfishness are important.
- Help those in need and be generous in charity.
- Do not be arrogant, do not flatter those in authority but follow
the truth.
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Honesty |
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- The seventh principle is honesty.
- Everyone should keep his heart pure, untarnished by material
desire.
- Be pure, live a simple and pure life.
- Be satisfied with what we have and be as happy as the Immortals.
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Sense of Shame |
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- The eighth principle is the sense of shame.
- Don' t be tempted by wealth and sexual desire.
- Understand what us right and what is wrong.
- A gentleman will never feel ashamed to correct his mistakes.
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Humanity |
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- The ninth principle is humanity.
- Respect the aged and be generous to the poor.
- Be careful with the gifts of nature and always follow the path of
humanity.
- Benevolence and universal love will always benefit the people.
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Wisdom |
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- The tenth principle is wisdom.
- Be interested in current affairs and try to enrich your knowledge.
- Differentiate between what is good and what is evil.
- Preach our doctrine to awaken the people so that there will be
peace in this world.
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