The translation of the sentence is as follows:

If you have ambition and strength, you will not blindly follow others or slack off, but when you get to that deep, dark place that makes people feel confused and confused, you will Without the necessary objects to support it, it is impossible to reach (the place you want to reach).

This article comes from: Wang Anshi's "A Journey to Baochan Mountain". This article was written by Wang Anshi in posthumous form in July of the same year after he resigned from his post as general judge in Shuzhou (now Qianshan County, Anhui Province) and visited Baochan Mountain on his way home to visit relatives.

About the author: Wang Anshi (December 18, 1021 - May 21, 1086), named Jiefu, also known as Banshan layman. He was granted the title Duke of Shu, and later changed to Duke of Jing. The world also calls him "Wang Jinggong". Han nationality, Jiangyou ethnic group, was born in Yanbuling, Linchuan County (now Dengjia Lane, Linchuan District) in the Northern Song Dynasty. His posthumous title was Wen, so he was also called "Wang Wengong". He is an outstanding politician, thinker, scholar, poet, writer, reformer in Chinese history, and one of the Eight Great Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties.

Extended information:

The creative background of "A Journey to Baochan Mountain" is as follows:

"A Journey to Baochan Mountain" was a politician and thinker in the Northern Song Dynasty Wang Anshi wrote a travel note in the form of a reminiscence after visiting Baochan Mountain on his way home from resignation.

This travel note is based on facts and facts, and contains narratives and discussions. The many ideas elaborated in it were not only valuable at the time, but also have extremely far-reaching practical significance in today's society. "The wonders, weirdness, and extraordinary views of the world are always in danger and distance" has become a commonly used saying.

The author describes the scenery he and several companions saw during their trip to Baochan Mountain, as well as their experience in the mountain. He uses this as a metaphor to explain that in order to realize this great ideal, one must "think deeply and carefully" in research and knowledge. Take with caution."

We know that Wang Anshi advocated reform. When he was young, he was determined to change the situation of "poverty and weakness" in the Northern Song Dynasty and implement the policy of enriching the country and strengthening the army. But he also realized that reform cannot be smooth sailing and will encounter many obstacles. To succeed, "will, power, and material" are indispensable, but "material" and "power" cannot be forced. If a person wants to contribute to society, To contribute, all we can do is “do our best”.

The idea of ??"fulfilling my ambitions" was the ideological basis for Wang Anshi's later perseverance in implementing reforms. It was also a concrete embodiment of his thoughts that his articles should "be helpful to the world" and "based on application."

Reference materials:

Baidu Encyclopedia-Travel to Baochan Mountain