The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-01-24
Chinese Proverbs on Women.

CHlueSe FTOF6TDS Ou UOlntu
Confucius says: Woman depends
upon the man; therefore, she must not
presume to NEEDLE with governmental
affairs.
There are three classes of duties for
her to follow:
At home unmarried she must sub
NIT to her father.
Having been married, she must sub
NIT to her husband.
If her husband be dead, she must sab
NIT to her son.
She may not dare to follow her own
will.
Command her not to outside of the
female apartments.
Her business consists in preparing
food and such like domestic duties
nothing more.
the hair Cat the manageable age) she
must keep within the female apartments
and may not go hundred u to attend
funeral. (She may not go far from
home, even on the most important oc-
casions.)
In business matters she must assume
responsibility.
In going abroad she must go alone.
Having taken counsel Qearn what is
best let her diligently perform.
Having proof sufficient of what she is
about to say, then she may speak.
During the daytime she may not
walk in the public hall, and going about
the house at night she must carry a
light.
By means of these rules she may full
fill the round of woman's virtuous &C
tons.
The Book of Wisdom and Profit says:
There are four classes of female virtu-
Gus actions which are to her praise
They are, LIST, womanly virtuous; I'd,
womanly countenace; Sd, womanly
speech; 4th, womanly employments.
AS to woman's virtuous actions, they
do not require an uncommon display of
talent and brilliancy. As to her coun-
tenance, it is not necessary that she be
exceedingly handsome. AS to her
speech, it is not necessary that she have
| a mouth for discussion, and sharp,
rapid delivery. AS to her works, she
need not excel other people in clever
ness and skill.
She must be chaSte, innocent, sober,
and economical. She must mind her
own business, and be neat and orderly.
In her personal conduct she must pre-
| serve modesty. In her work she must
| have rule and order.
These constitute female virtue.
She must carefully choose her words,
| then speak. She must use no improper
or untimely expression. When it is the
proper time, then she may speak. Let
| there be no occasion for others to be Of
Tended with what she says.
These are the rules of woman's con-
versation.
Let her wash and dust her clothes
and let her keep bright and fresh. Let
| her battle at proper times, and preserve
her person from all impurities.
These are what are required with re-
| gard to appearance.
Let her diligently spin and weave, and
| let her not be Unfortunately fond of savory
food and wine Let her in perfect order
prepare savory dishes to set before the
| guests.
! This constitutes wOman's work.
These four virtues constitute woman's
great and essential duties; they are very
easy. Let her use the utmost diligence
to continue on in this straight road, do
ing according to these directions.
This is the sum of woman's virtuous
conduct.
Tai Kung said: The rules of propri-
| ETY. for woman require that she speak
with gentle voice, to walk slow; when
she stays her steps, to stand erect;
in her appearance, to be sedate and re-
| spectful. Her ears must not hear too
much Unjust not be eaves-dropping;)
| her eyes must not see too much must
not be prying into other peoples affairs
| Abroad she must not wear the cOunte-
nance of fatterer. She must not steal
glances over the wall She must not
peer through the lattice. She must rise
early and retire late. She must not
fear labor or suffering. OF brols or
quarrels she must be especially eau
tious. She must live in constant dread
of bringing any possible disgrace upon
the family.