[Original]

Faith and respect are the skills of saints to teach people to attach importance to pastoral songs, and to hide their eyes and ears without harming others; In times of difficulty, you might as well let yourself benefit from others. This is called loyalty. Make a promise, you have to pay the price; It is not easy to keep an appointment, so-called faithfulness is also. Honesty is the so-called loyalty. Humble manners, humble words, so-called respect. If we can do this, we will not be complacent not only by paying attention to local songs, but also by respecting local songs. However, the world can do quite well, while the center is frivolous and pretentious, which means you can respect them, but you can't be loyal. A gentleman refers to them swearing, and a fellow villager doesn't answer them for a long time.

[translation]

Loyalty and awe are the tricks that saints teach people to win the respect of their neighbors. When it comes to property distribution, don't harm others and benefit yourself; In times of crisis, not interfering with others to save themselves is called loyalty. Promises made to others should be fulfilled in small things; The time agreed with others cannot be changed for a while. This is called a letter. Being serious and honest when dealing with things is called loyalty. Being polite to others and being modest and prudent in language is called respect. If you can do this, you will not only gain the respect of your neighbors, but also feel at ease all the time. However, respecting others is what most people can do, because it is harmless to themselves, while some people are artificial and hypocritical, seemingly respectful in appearance, but actually frivolous and shallow in their bones. Such people have gained respect, but not sincerity. Gentlemen call these people sycophants and villains, and neighbors will never respect them.

—— Excerpt from "The General Record of Rings"