1. Who has never died since ancient times? Keep your loyalty to reflect history. ——From "Crossing the Lingding Ocean" by Wen Tianxiang of the Song Dynasty

Translation: Since ancient times, people have inevitably died! If you can be loyal to your country, you will still be able to shine for thousands of years after your death and leave your name in history.

2. Don’t be afraid of your bones and body being shattered into pieces, you must remain innocent in this world. ——From "Ode of Lime" by Yu Qian of the Ming Dynasty

Translation: Even if your body is broken into pieces, you are not afraid, as long as you keep your noble moral integrity in the world.

3. I would rather die with the fragrance on the branches than blow it down in the north wind. ——From "Cold Chrysanthemum/Painted Chrysanthemum" by Zheng Sixiao of the Song Dynasty

Translation: I would rather die holding the fragrance on the branch than blow it down in the biting north wind. Now it is extended to: the feeling of adhering to noble moral integrity, being unyielding and loyal to one's beliefs.

4. Dying before leaving the army makes the hero burst into tears. ——From "The Prime Minister of Shu" written by Du Fu of the Tang Dynasty

Translation: It is a pity that he died of illness in the army before he went out to attack Wei Wei. It often made the heroes of the past dynasties wet their clothes with tears!

5. Coming out of the mud but not stained, washing the clear ripples without being evil. ——From "The Theory of Love of the Lotus" by Zhou Dunyi of the Song Dynasty

Translation: The lotus grows from the mud but is not polluted, and is washed by clean water but does not look glamorous.