Accepting Correction with Grace (父母责，须顺承)
Chapter 2: The Art of Honoring Family (入则孝)
DZG-010•Chapter 2: The Art of Honoring Family
父母责，须顺承
— Fù Mǔ Zé, Xū Shùn Chéng
Modern Translation & Meaning
"When criticized, lower your defenses. Recognize that their correction, however imperfectly delivered, usually comes from a place of deep concern for your future."
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