《孔子家语·五帝德》
舜因孝顺父母、善待兄弟而闻名四方，用制陶和捕鱼来奉养双亲。他宽容而温和，机敏而知时，敬天而爱民，抚恤远方的人又亲近身边的人。
舜孝友闻于四方，陶魰事亲，宽裕而温良，敦敏而知时，畏天而爱民，恤远而亲近。
Shun was renowned for his filial piety and fraternal affection, supporting his parents through pottery making and fishing. He was magnanimous and gentle, bright and alert, respectful of Heaven and loving towards the people, showing compassion to the distant while being close to those nearby.