Family First, Then Integrity (首孝弟，次谨信)
Chapter 1: The Foundation of Character (总叙)
DZG-004•Chapter 1: The Foundation of Character
首孝弟，次谨信
— Shǒu Xiào Tì, Cì Jǐn Xìn
Modern Translation & Meaning
"Start by nurturing the bonds closest to you—your family. Once your home is a place of love and respect, build your outer life on the pillars of extreme intentionality and unshakable integrity."
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