1. Small faith leads to great faith.

From: Spring and Autumn Period. Han Feizi's "Han Feizi·Wai Chu Shuo (Part 1)".

Translation: Only small integrity can be established, and only great integrity can be established.

2. A country will govern the world with faith, and will control foreign countries with courage.

From: Ming Dynasty Shi Naian's "Water Margin·Chapter 68".

Translation: Only when a country is honest can it govern the world well; only when a general leads an army bravely can he resist foreign aggression.

3. When it comes to hard work, strive to be the first, and when it comes to leisurely things, you can let others do it. You must be honest, strict and detailed, and run rampant in the world.

From: Spring and Autumn Period. Xunzi's "Xunzi·Cultivation of the Self".

Translation: If there are hard and tiring things, rush to do them; if there are good things, be able to leave them to others; be dignified and loyal, observe etiquette and be able to understand things clearly. There is no one in the world around such a person who does not trust him, even if he is a barbarian from all directions.

Four. In worldly matters, trust is the only thing that counts, and human relationships are often filled with suspicion.

From: "The Peony Pavilion Chapter 29" by Tang Xianzu of the Ming Dynasty.

Translation: The most important thing in the world is honesty. People often doubt each other in their interactions.

5. When making friends, keep your word.

From: Spring and Autumn Period. Confucius' "The Analects·Xueer".

Translation: When interacting with friends, you must be honest in your speech.

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