1. When the sky is healthy, a gentleman will strive to strengthen himself; when the terrain is weak, a gentleman will carry out his duties with great virtue. ——Ji Chang of the Western Zhou Dynasty, "Book of Changes"

Translation: The movement of nature is strong and strong, and a gentleman should be resolute and determined; the momentum of the earth is thick and gentle, and a gentleman should increase his virtue and be able to contain Everything.

2. If you persevere, the rotten wood will not be broken; if you persevere, the metal and stone can be carved. ——Xunzi, a native of Zhao State at the end of the Warring States Period, "Encouraging Learning"

Translation: If you cannot persevere to the end, even the rotten wood cannot be broken. As long as you insist on carving with a knife, you can carve floral decorations even on metal and jade, and then give up after carving. Even rotten wood cannot be broken; if you carve and persevere, even gold and stone can be carved.

3. Nothing is difficult in the world, only those who are willing can do it. ——From Wang Jide of the Ming Dynasty, "Mrs. Han's Inscription on Red: Private Wishes from Huayin".

Translation: There are no so-called difficulties in the world, because so-called difficulties will be resolved as long as you meet people with perseverance, determination, and perseverance.

4. If there is a will, everything will come true; if there is no will, everything will be in vain. Source: "Book of the Later Han Geng He Biography"

Interpretation: As long as there is firm will and determination, things will eventually succeed.

5. After thousands of blows, you are still strong, no matter how wind blows from east to west, north or south - "Bamboo and Stone" by Zheng Xie of the Qing Dynasty.

Interpretation: After thousands of tortures and blows, it is still so strong. Whether it is the southeast wind in the scorching summer or the northwest wind in the harsh winter, it can withstand it and remains strong and strong. .