At his farm, Fan wrote down his principles in clear calligraphy. The inscription reads: "Do not offend your parents, considering where you come from.
「我們的社會是開放的：無論是士、農、工、商，都有相同的機會來改善生活，子女受教育的機會也絕對平等，所以我雖務農為生，仍能讓孩子接受良好的教育，最應感謝我們的社會和政府。」