Confucianism

Establishing Oneself

Achieving success and honor brings glory to parents.

The highest form of xiao is establishing oneself morally and achieving something worthwhile, thus bringing honor to parents and ancestors. Success reflects well on one's lineage.

Establishing oneself and practicing the Way to leave a name to future generations is the completion of filial piety.

Classic of Filial Piety, Xiaojing, Chapter 1

Personal achievement is the culmination of filial duty.

Xiaojing