《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:

  1. 忠孝为本,诚实为本。
  2. 爱亲敬长,友爱同宗。
  3. 读书明理,修身齐家。
  4. 勤俭持家,克己奉公。
  5. 诚实守信,不谋私利。
  6. 敬天爱人,敬畏自然。
  7. 善待他人,乐善好施。
  8. 谦逊谨慎,知足常乐。
  9. 忠于国家,忠于民族。
  10. 修身立德,传家久远。

翻译:

  1. Devotion to the state and filial piety are the foundation. Honesty is the cornerstone.
  2. Love for one’s parents and respect for elders, unity and friendship with one’s fellow clan members.
  3. Read books to understand principles, cultivate one’s self and manage one’s family.
  4. Work hard, save, live a modest life, and serve the public with self-discipline.
  5. Be honest and trustworthy, do not seek private gain.
  6. Respect heaven and humanity, and be awe-struck by nature.
  7. Treat others kindly, do good and be generous.
  8. Be humble and cautious, content with what one has.
  9. Be loyal to the country and the nation.
  10. Cultivate oneself and be morally upright, passing down the family for a long time.