Folding Fan - Romance of the Three Kingdoms - Zhuge Liang Kongming - Admonitions for My Son - Famous Quote - Learning Principles - Descendants - Academic Improvement - Prayer for Success - Silk Folding Fan

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(388) Folding Fan - Zhuge Liang's Jie Zi Shu (Admonition to His Son)

Size: Approximately 33cm (length)
Approximately 58cm (width)

Material: Silk, Bamboo
Display stand: Included

Contents: Explanation of Jie Zi Shu
Bag: Not included
Box: Included

A folding fan inscribed with the Jie Zi Shu by the hero Zhuge Liang.

Zhuge Liang, famous as the brilliant strategist of the Three Kingdoms, imparted wisdom that became a guide for the lives of many people thereafter. Among his widely supported teachings, the Jie Zi Shu (Admonition to His Son) is one of his most famous writings, containing lessons and instructions left for his descendants. This text was transcribed by Mr. Zhuge Gaosong, the 48th patriarch of the Zhejiang Zhuge clan, who is said to be a direct descendant of Zhuge Liang, and is sold with Written by Zhuge Gaosong inscribed at the end.

Zhuge Liang's life was one of self-discipline and service, serving as a model for later generations. He taught his children to have lofty aspirations and, at the age of 54, left the famous Jie Zi Shu for his 8-year-old son, Zhan. This work summarizes his own life experiences and serves as a guide for his children's lives.

The Jie Zi Shu states: A gentleman cultivates himself through tranquility and nourishes his virtue through frugality. Without detachment, one cannot clarify aspirations; without a tranquil mind, one cannot contemplate the distant future. Learning requires a tranquil mind, and learning is essential for cultivating talent. Without learning, one cannot become knowledgeable, and without aspirations, learning will yield no results.

Through this text, Zhuge Liang emphasized the importance of a tranquil mind and taught his children to be detached from fame and fortune. Furthermore, he instructed them to learn with aspirations. Indeed, if one is swayed by fame and fortune, it is impossible to maintain a tranquil mind. Without a tranquil mind, one cannot calmly consider matters. Consequently, one cannot think about the future and may become preoccupied with the present. If one loses sight of long-term life goals, they may become lost on their immediate path.