英文三字經
三綱者 君臣義 父子親 夫婦順
The three bonds, are the obligation between sovereign and subject, the love between father and child, the harmony between husband and wife.
曰春夏 曰秋冬 此四時 運不窮
We speak of spring and summer, we speak of autumn and winter,
These four seasons, revolve without ceasing.
曰南北 曰西東 此四方 應乎中
We speak of North and South, we speak of East and West,
These four points, respond to the requirements of the centre.