A classical Chinese line for “Parents work hard for their children”

How sorrowful for my parents, who bore and raised me through such toil.

Plain meaningI remember how much my parents endured to raise me.

While one's parents are alive, do not travel far; if one must travel, have a definite destination.

Plain meaningWhen you go far away, remain responsible to the family who worries about you.

Who says the inch-long grass can repay the radiance of three spring months?

Plain meaningA child's gratitude can never fully repay a mother's care.

Body, hair, and skin are received from one's parents; not daring to injure them is the beginning of filial conduct.

Plain meaningTaking care of yourself can also be a responsibility to those who love you.

Work becomes refined through diligence and falls into neglect through play; conduct succeeds through thought and is ruined by careless following.

Plain meaningDiligence needs reflection; effort without thought is not enough.

When granaries are full, people understand rites; when food and clothing are sufficient, they understand honor and shame.

Plain meaningMaterial security supports social dignity and order.