《元史·列传·卷二十六》
《学本》包括：明道、厚伦、制行、稽古、游艺这五项；《君道》包括敬天、爱民、知人、纳谏、治内五项；《臣职》包括：宰辅、台察、守令、将帅、暂御五项；《国政》包括：兴学、训农、理财、审刑、议兵五项。
明道、厚伦、制行、稽古、游艺，五者《学本》之目也；敬天、爱民、知人、纳谏、治内，五者《君道》之目也；宰辅、台察、守令、将帅、暬御，五者《臣职》之目也；兴学、训农、理财、审刑、议兵，五者《国政》之目也。
“Learning the Basics” includes the following five items: understanding the Way, deep friendships, setting precedents, checking ancient ways, and practicing the arts; “The Way of the Ruler” includes the following five items: reverence for the heavens, loving the people, knowing others, accepting advice, and governing from within; “The Duty of the Official” includes the following five items: advising (宰辅), surveillance (台察), safeguarding (守令), leading the army (将帅), and temporarily ruling (暂御); “Governing the Country” includes the following five items: promoting learning (兴学), encouraging farming (训农), managing finances (理财), adjudicating sentences (审刑), and discussing military affairs (议兵).