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Filial piety is the foremost of all virtues; it is the heart that matters, not the actions. In a poor family, there are no filial children.

These are two sentences in the "Zengguang Xianwen", which means: among all good deeds, honoring one's parents comes first; To judge whether a person is good or evil, we cannot look at his outward behavior, but whether his heart is sincere. As long as you look at his behavior, poor families will also have filial sons.

The foundation of filial piety lies in the "heart".

"Focus on the heart, not the actions": The core of filial piety is the sincere love and care of children for their parents, rather than material wealth or poverty. As long as one is grateful and tries to provide for their parents, filial devotion remains valid even in a life of poverty.
A poor family may not be able to provide luxurious clothing and food, but a kind word, companionship, and understanding are also manifestations of filial piety.