What you have learned on paper will eventually make you realize it is shallow, and you will definitely know that this matter must be carried out. ——Lu You's "Revelation to Ziyu on Winter Nights"
How can you get the fragrance of plum blossoms without experiencing a bone-chilling cold? ——Zen Master Huang He's "Ode to Teachings in the Hall"
It is easy for a young man to learn from an old man, but it is difficult to succeed, and one inch of time should not be taken lightly. ——Zhu Xi's "Poems to Encourage Learning/Occasionally"
Stay firm on the green hills and never let go, your roots are still in the broken rocks. It has endured thousands of blows but is still strong, regardless of the winds from east to west, north and south. ——Zheng Xie's "Bamboo and Stone"
The friendship between gentlemen is as light as water, while the friendship between villains is as sweet as sweet wine. ——"Zhuangzi·Waipian·Mountain Woods"
Without indifference, one cannot achieve clear aspirations, and without tranquility, one cannot achieve far-reaching goals. ——Zhuge Liang's "The Book of Commandments"
Wealth must come from hard work, and a man must read five cars of books. ——Du Fu's "Baoshi's Thatched Cottage"
Don't be humble because of your noble body, and don't go against the crowd because of your unique views - "Six Taoists·Long Tao·Establishing Generals"
Order There is a time in life that must be there eventually, but there is no time in life, so don’t force it. ——"Zengguang Xianwen·Part 1"
The most important thing in self-cultivation is to have a pure heart, and the most important thing in dealing with the world is to be cautious in speaking. ——"Proverbs Lian Bi·Connecting Things"
Those who love others will always be loved by others, and those who respect others will always be respected by others.
——"Mencius·Li Lou Chapter 2·Section 28"