大學之道，在明明德，在親親，在新民，在止於至善。古之欲明明德於天下者，先治其國；欲治其國者，先齊其家；欲齊其家者，先修其身；欲修其身者，先正其心. The way of great learning lies in manifesting one's bright nature, lies in loving family members, lies in enlightening people, and lies in reaching the perfect virtue. Those of the ancient times who wished to manifest their bright nature to the whole world, first governed their nations well. Wishing to govern well their nations , they first harmonized well their families. Wishing to harmonize their families, they first cultivated themselves. Wishing to cultivate themselves, they first rectified their hearts.