1. Dying before leaving the army makes the hero burst into tears. ——Du Fu of the Tang Dynasty, "The Prime Minister of Shu"
Translation: It is a pity that he died of illness in the army before setting off to attack Wei Dynasty. This often makes the heroes of all ages wet their clothes with emotion!
2. After harvesting the honey from hundreds of flowers, for whom does it work hard and for whom does it taste sweet? ——Tang Luoyin's "Bee"
Translation: Bee, you have gathered all the flowers and turned them into nectar. Who do you work hard for, and who do you want to taste the sweetness?
3. Who has never died since ancient times? Keep your loyalty to reflect history. —— Song Wentianxiang's "Crossing the Lingding Ocean"
Translation: Since ancient times, death is inevitable! 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.
4. Worry about the world’s worries first, and rejoice after the world’s happiness. ——Song Fan Zhongyan's "Yueyang Tower"
Translation: Officials should put the interests of the country and the nation first, worry about the future and destiny of the motherland, and contribute to the happiness of the people in the world.
5. Falling red is not a heartless thing, it turns into spring mud to protect flowers. ——Qing Gong Zizhen's "Miscellaneous Poems of Jihai Part 5"
Translation: When I resign and return home, I am like a fallen flower falling from a branch, but it is not a ruthless thing, it has turned into a spring flower. Soil can also play a role in nurturing the next generation.