1. A qiji can't take ten steps with one leap; a horse can ride ten times, but the merit lies in perseverance; if you persevere, the rotten wood will not break; if you persevere, the metal and stone can be carved.

Source: "Encouraging Learning" by Gou Zi during the Warring States Period.

Interpretation: The leap of a thousand-mile horse (Qiji) is less than ten steps, while the old horse takes only one step but does not leave. In comparison, of course the old horse walks farther. Far away. This metaphor for learning shows that we should persevere.

2. The rope cuts the wood, and the water drops penetrate the stone.

Source: "Hanshu·Meisheng Biography" by Ban Gu of the Eastern Han Dynasty.

Interpretation: Wood can be cut with a rope, and stones can be penetrated by dripping water over time. It means that as long as you persevere, you can achieve difficult things even with little strength.

3. There will be times when the wind blows and the waves break, so you can hang your sails and sail across the sea.

Source: "Three Poems on a Difficult Journey" by Li Bai, a poet of the Tang Dynasty.

Interpretation: I believe that one day, I will be able to ride the strong wind and break thousands of miles of waves; hang my sails high and move forward bravely in the sea! It is a metaphor for being ambitious, not afraid of difficulties, and moving forward bravely.

4. Be broad-minded and make reservations, accumulate thick and thin.

Source: "Jia Shuo Sending Zhang Hu" by Su Shi of the Song Dynasty.

Interpretation: Read extensively and use it simply and prudently. Food should be stored in sufficient quantities to prepare for emergencies, and take less each time to avoid waste. Thick accumulation means to accumulate a lot and fully; thin hair means to pour out. Accumulation means that things can be done well only if you are well prepared.

5. Mount Tai does not allow soil, so it can be as big as it is; rivers and seas do not accept small streams, so it can be as deep as possible.

Source: "Book of Remonstrance and Expulsion" written by Li Si of the Qin Dynasty.

Interpretation: Taishan does not allow soil, so it can control its size; rivers and seas do not accept small streams, so it can be deep; the king does not exclude the common people, so he can understand his virtue, from "Historical Records," "The Biography of Li Si" means that Mount Tai does not reject the soil, so it can achieve its height; the rivers and seas do not give up the small water, so it can achieve their depth.