The short sentence that the key to practicing calligraphy is persistence is as follows:

1. In ancient times, those who were good at calligraphy lived longer because they had a calm mind. If a person can set his mind, there is nothing he cannot do.

2. Calligraphy is also based on Buddhism. It starts from precepts, is mastered in concentration and wisdom, is realized in the source of the heart, is wonderful in understanding, and to the extreme, it cannot be transmitted by words or hands.

3. The inner canon "Golden Sutra" says: "What is illegal is not illegal." Calligraphers understand this trick, so there is no need to follow the ancient tradition.

4. A pure heart and few desires, words generate spirit, which is a proof of Yicheng's form and appearance.

5. When the dross goes away, the clear light will come. If the mind is cluttered, even if the writing is excellent, it will not be appropriate. Therefore Yangzi said: Words are pictures of the heart.

6. There is a couplet in the past that says: What can I do? Is it natural? A true and wise saying. You should also know this when writing books.

7. When Qi is strong, the length of the words and the pitch of the sound are appropriate. The same goes for books.

8. Copying the ancient method is like a ghost enjoying a sacrifice, but inhaling its breath but not eating its substance.

9. If you are careless and careless, you will never achieve anything. Although the book is a small road, it must be calm and composed.

10. Look at the pens used by the ancients and avoid distracting thoughts. This is also a way to keep your mind at ease.

11. The shape is similar, and the calligrapher is the best. However, there is very little information in this, so don’t let it die at the end of the sentence.

12. The way to hold the pen is to hold the pen with the virtual palm and the real finger. If the fingers are gathered together, the palm will be strong, and if the fingers are strong, the palm will naturally be empty

13. If the fingers are dead and the wrist is alive, there is no curse for calligraphers. If the finger is dead, it will be straight, if the wrist is alive, the word will be smart.

14. The reverse stroke is the most powerful. Chu Henan's books are all reversed, and they are also official.

15. The writing must be delivered pen-by-stroke. When the pen edge is collected, the pen is still straight before it can be delivered.