Silkworms in spring will keep spinning until they die, and tears will start to dry when wax turns to dust-Li Shangyin.
I recommend Xuanyuan-Lu Xun with blood.
Life is what I want; Righteousness is also what I want; You can't have it both ways. You must sacrifice your life for justice. -Mencius
Who doesn't die in life? Expensive as hell. -Ming Xia Wanchun
Born without meaning, died without meaning-King of Tang Dynasty
A gentleman would rather die than surrender-Historical Records
Being poor is for honesty —— Han Yu in Tang Dynasty