Suffering is the teacher of life. Through suffering, to joy.

even the most sacred friendship may contain secrets, but you shouldn't misunderstand a friend because you can't guess his secrets.

true friendship can only be based on the combination of similar temperament.

the foundation of friendship lies in the greatest similarity between two people's hearts and souls.

Never cheat or go against the truth, even for the sake of the king's throne.

the dividing line between genius and diligence has not been determined yet-it will not be determined in the future.

a trickle of water can wear away a big stone, not because it is powerful, but because it drops day and night. Only by diligent and unremitting efforts can we acquire those skills.

don't idle away your life.

It is most appropriate for young people to combine the responsibility of seeking progress through education with the obligation to benefactors and supporters. I have done this for my parents.

There are no obstacles for talented and labor-loving people.

those who stand out from the crowd rely on virtue, and this is my strength.

wisdom, diligence and genius are higher than dignitaries and wealth. One of the great advantages of outstanding people is their perseverance in unfavorable and difficult encounters.

Teach your children virtue. Only virtue, not money, can make people happy. This is my experience.

teach your children "virtue": it is virtue rather than money that makes people happy. This is my experience. What supported me in trouble was morality, and what kept me from committing suicide was morality besides art.

My motto is always: Never write every day; If I sometimes make the god of art sleepy, it is only to make him more excited after waking up.

I'd like to prove that anyone who behaves kindly and nobly will be able to bear the hardships because of it.

My art should only benefit the poor. Ah, what a happy moment! How happy I should be when I can get close to this point!

Famous artists are constrained by fame, so their earliest works are often the best. I want to hold fate by the throat. It wants to make me yield, which is absolutely impossible. Life is so beautiful, live it all your life! This is Beethoven's famous aphorism. Which one do you want? Look for it yourself!