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:Within the Chinese realms, though customs may differ, but the script never deviate because of the [[dialect|dialectal speech]]. Though western [[barbarian]]s such as the [[Mongols]], the [[Tangut]], the [[Jurchens]], and the [[Japanese]] all have their own script, but it is a matter of being barbaric and does not merit consideration. It is our way to convert the barbarians, not to be changed to their ways. Through its various dynasties, China has always taken us to be the decendents of [[Jizi|Gija, the legendary Chinese Viscount of Ji]] because our artefacts, customs, and rituals are similar to those of China. Now if we follow the barbarians to create Eonmun and desert China, we shall be "deserting the fragrant herbs for the excrement of insects", and obstruct the development of our civilization!
:自古九州之內 風土雖異 未有因方言而別為文字者 雖蒙古西夏女真日本西蕃之類各有其字 是皆夷狄事耳無足道者 傳曰用憂變夷 未聞變於夷者也 歷代中國皆以我國箕子遺風 文物禮欒 比擬中華 今別作諺文 捨中國自同於夷狄是所謂棄蘇合之香而取螗螂之丸也 豈非文明之大累哉
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:The ancient Confucian sages say: "The various diversions take their toll on the spirit." As for writing, it is the most relevant business to a Confucian scholar. But if it becomes a diversion, it will also take its toll on the spirit. Now though Your Royal Highness have achieved some of the best of virtues, there are still sagely studies to be pursued. Though Eonmun could be beneficial, it is only one of the six arts for an accomplished scholar, and has nothing to do with the political art of governance. Spending too much thought and effort on this is a waste of time, detrimental to learning.
:先儒云 凡百玩好 皆奪志 至於書札 於儒者事最近 然一向好著 亦自喪志 今東宮雖德性成就 猶當潛心聖學 益求其未至諺 諺文縱曰有益 特文士六藝之一耳 況萬萬無一利於治道 而乃研精費思 竟日移時實有損於時敏之學也
Later the government became apathetic to Hangul. [[Yeonsangun of Joseon|Yeonsangun]], the 10th king, forbade the study or use of Hangul and banned Hangul documents in 1504, and [[Jungjong of Joseon|King Jungjong]] abolished the Ministry of Eonmun in 1506. Until this time Hangul had been used by women and the uneducated.
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