《钱氏家训》是我国历史上著名家族家训之一,由南宋学者钱时所著。家训内容丰富,言辞恳切,强调家族成员应具备的道德品质和为人处世的准则。以下为《钱氏家训》的原文及翻译。
原文:
- 忠孝为本,诚实为本。
- 爱亲敬长,友爱同宗。
- 读书明理,修身齐家。
- 勤俭持家,克己奉公。
- 诚实守信,不谋私利。
- 敬天爱人,敬畏自然。
- 善待他人,乐善好施。
- 谦逊谨慎,知足常乐。
- 忠于国家,忠于民族。
- 修身立德,传家久远。
翻译:
- Devotion to the state and filial piety are the foundation. Honesty is the cornerstone.
- Love for one’s parents and respect for elders, unity and friendship with one’s fellow clan members.
- Read books to understand principles, cultivate one’s self and manage one’s family.
- Work hard, save, live a modest life, and serve the public with self-discipline.
- Be honest and trustworthy, do not seek private gain.
- Respect heaven and humanity, and be awe-struck by nature.
- Treat others kindly, do good and be generous.
- Be humble and cautious, content with what one has.
- Be loyal to the country and the nation.
- Cultivate oneself and be morally upright, passing down the family for a long time.
