snow heart. The swan spreads its wings, and the steed spreads its hoof and treads on the snow. It is an inspirational saying that inspires people to have lofty aspirations, work with passion and struggle, and be down-to-earth, Do not forget your initiative mind, so as to achieve your final goal. Inspirational sayings, from Qiu Jin, are that water stirs a stone to make it sound, while people stir up ambition to make it grand. Learning is like sailing against the current. If you don't advance, you will retreat.