《弟子规》第五章 泛爱众
Human beings, regardless of nationality, race, or religion - everyone - should be loved equally.
We are all sheltered by the same sky and we all live on the same planet Earth.
A person of high ideals and morals is highly respected.
What people value is not based on outside appearance.
A person of outstanding ability will naturally have a good reputation.
Admiration from others does not come from talking big or praising oneself.
If you are a very capable person, use your capabilities for the benefit of others.
Other people’s competence should not be slandered.
Do not flatter the rich, or despise the poor.
Do not ignore old friends, and take delight in new ones.
When a person is busy, do not bother him with matters.
When a person’s mind is not at peace, do not bother him with words.
If a person has a shortcoming, do not expose it.
If a person has a secret, do not tell others.
Praising the goodness of others is a good deed in itself.
When people are approved of and praised you, you should feel encouraged and try even harder.
Spreading rumors about the wrongdoings of others is a wrongdoing in itself.
When the harm done has reached the extreme, misfortunes will surely follow.
When encouraging each other to do good, the virtues of both are built up.
If you do not tell others of their faults, you will both be wrong.
Whether you take or give, you need to know the difference between the two.
It is better to give more and take less.
What you ask others to do, ask yourself first if you will do it .
If it is not something you will do, do not ask others to do it.
You must repay the kindness of others and let go of your resentments.
Spend less time holding grudges and more time paying back the kindness of others.
When you are directing maids and servants, you should be respectable and dignified.
Even though you are respectable and dignified, treat them kindly and generously.
If you use your influence to make them submissive, their hearts will not be with you.