MORALITY means maintaining discipline in one’s actions and speech. Everything one does, says, or thinks should be honest and upright. One should avoid deeds, words, and thoughts that may cause harm or suffering to others. A person should feel shame and fear at the thought of doing wrong. Only then can one become a person of good moral conduct.

The present time is an important foundation for the future. In the same way, youths are the essential force for the future of the nation. Only when young people, including students, read good literature from an early age and gain correct knowledge will they grow into mature individuals with good moral values. Moreover, youths should follow the guidance of their elders. Most importantly, they need to pursue their education diligently, as this is the era of learning.

Politeness and wisdom are the pride of all human beings. Politeness encompasses both physical and mental conduct as well as one’s actions in daily life. Wisdom can be defined as the ability to discern what should and should not be done, and to distinguish between right and wrong in all situations. Therefore, youths should strive to enhance their abilities with human dignity founded on politeness and wisdom. In this regard, the words of advice given by the elderly serve as the foundation for shaping Myanmar society with these virtues.

Parents are the first teachers and trainers of their children. They must guide their offspring along the right path in life. Since children are like statues made of wax, parents should focus on shaping them to appreciate and uphold good moral values, both physically and mentally. Moreover, teachers also have the responsibility to educate their pupils to become polite and wise.

Everyone can gain valuable advice from reading. Through books, they can shape their minds and develop themselves physically and mentally. Books in various genres provide experiences, guidance, expertise, ideologies, valuable quotes from classical literature, and new knowledge. By reading, people can accumulate diverse knowledge and experiences without having to spend all their time engaging in personal trials or incidents.

When people interact and speak with one another politely, they become well-liked and respected, and the work they do is more likely to be accomplished. Young people have to build their lives with not only good manners and gentleness but also pleasant and courteous speech. Everyone appreciates being spoken to kindly. From their student years onward, young people should practise good morality in daily life and cultivate themselves to become upright individuals.