The first sentence of "University" is straightforward, putting forward the three main points that Confucians believe in adult learning to cultivate the mind, namely the Three Principles;
The "Three Principles" refer to MingMingde, Xinmin, and Zhishan;
The "Three Principles" and "Eight Eyes" are the core framework of the University.
"Eight eyes" is an interlocking "gezhi sincerity is cultivating Qi Zhiping". (To be elaborated upon)
In just over 2,000 words, "University" expresses the ideal aspirations of Confucianism and the truth of qi family, governance of the country, and peace in the world.