Mozi's famous sayings are as follows:

1. If you are not ambitious, you will not be wise; Those who don't believe in words can't do it.

Interpretation: People who are not strong-willed will not have much wisdom; People who don't keep their word will not be bold and happy in doing things.

2. Give me a peach and reciprocate with a plum.

Interpretation: You give me peaches, and I will give you plums in return. It means to be grateful and not ungrateful. It is also a metaphor for reciprocity and giving gifts to each other.

3. Although a scholar has knowledge, his behavior is intrinsic.

Interpretation: Although a scholar is knowledgeable, it is the most fundamental thing to integrate knowledge with practice. Otherwise, it is said in Disciples' Rules that "if you don't practice, you will learn literature and become flashy."

4. The fisherman's respect is not for the fish; The worm that baits the mouse is not love.

definition: you can't just look at the superficial phenomenon in everything. Although fishermen bow down, it is not because they are respectful to the fish; People who catch mice don't leave worms for mice because they like mice.

5, the well is nearly exhausted, and the wood is recruited for cutting.

definition: the sweeter the well water, the easier it is to dry up; The taller the trees are, the easier it is to be cut down.

6. Those who are good and have no heart will not stay.

definition: if doing good is not from the heart, it won't last long. For example, being donated, being a volunteer, etc., is a one-time deal, because he didn't volunteer.

7. If a poor family learns from a rich family and uses more food and clothing, it will die quickly.

Interpretation: Originally a poor family, they have to learn from other rich people and eat well, dress well and use well. In this case, it won't be long before this family is finished.

8. Take the biggest advantage and the smallest harm.

Interpretation: Many times, we have to face choices. If they are all beneficial, we should take the one with the greatest benefit; If they are all harmful, take the least harmful one.

9. Love each other and benefit each other.

definition: those who love others will always love them. If you love to respect others, others will love to respect you. You benefit others, and others will bring you benefits.

1. frugality leads to prosperity, while fornication leads to death.

Interpretation: As long as individuals and countries live frugally, they will prosper; If you covet enjoyment and indulge your desires, you will go to decline.

11. There is no millet in the warehouse, so you can't wait for fierce hunger.

definition: there is no spare grain in the warehouse, so it will be difficult to cope in case of famine.

12, the heart is unprepared, and you can't be a pawn.

definition: people who have no long-term worries must have near worries. If you do things without planning and mental preparation, you can't cope with unexpected things calmly.

13, the library is not equipped with soldiers. Although it is righteous, it cannot be meaningless.

Interpretation: Without weapons, even with truth and justice, it is impossible to conquer those unjust people.

14. Although mourning is a ritual, mourning is the essence.

Interpretation: Although there are many rituals in handling a funeral, it is the most fundamental thing to express condolences.

15. It is beneficial to people, and it is unfavorable to people.

Interpretation: As long as it is beneficial to others, we must persist in doing it; As long as it is not conducive to others, we must stop doing it at once.