In order to discover many things, you must look for just one thing. [Meaning] Cesare Pavese: "The Duties of Life: Diary"

Be sure to do something you don't want to do every day. This is a most valuable principle, which can enable you to develop the habit of doing your duty conscientiously and not doing good deeds. [US] Mark Twain: "A Journey Around the Equator"

It is based on strength, it is determined by courage, and it is achieved by selflessness. 〔中〕Su Che: "New Theory"

Those who deal with things do not put intelligence first, but put dedication first; do not put the urgency of gathering things, but put convenience first. 〔中〕Lu Benzhong: "Guan Zhi"

In everything, it is better to fail slowly than to fail too hastily; it is better to fail late than to fail too hastily. 〔中〕Liu Qi: "Gui Qianzhi"

Everything will be accomplished if you work hard, lose it if you are lazy, think clearly and become suffocated. [Middle] Yu Jideng: "Records of Allusions"

A gentleman does what he wants me to do, and what he doesn't want me to do. [Middle] Lu Kun: "Moaning Language? Responding to Duties"

If you are not idle, you are not busy, and if you are not at ease, you are not working. [Chinese] Lu Kun: "Moaning Language? Responding to Tasks"

When it comes to big things, you must be calm and energetic. [Middle] Lu Kun: "The Moaning Language? Responding to Affairs"

Those who discuss matters should be aware of the concerns of interests when they are outside the affairs; those who are in charge of affairs should forget the concerns of interests when they are in the middle of the affairs. [Middle] Hong Yingming: "Cai Gen Tan"

You have to be patient and patient, and you have to be patient and patient. If you are impatient, small things become big. [Middle] Zhou Xitao: "Zengguang Xianwen"

Prepare in advance and make amends in the future. Although it cannot be eliminated, it must be restored. [Middle] Ji Yun: "Notes from Yuewei Thatched Cottage"

A truly fast person is not one who simply does things quickly, but one who does them successfully and effectively. [English] Francis Bacon: "On Life? On Speed"

The ancients said that when it comes to doing something, sometimes you have to throw the stone away, and sometimes you have to pick it back up. [English] Smellet: "The Biography of Landon"

Everything worth doing is difficult. [Germany] Schopenhauer: "The Wisdom of Life"

When everything seems to be the end, it is actually the beginning. [Germany] Novalis: "The Blue Flower"

You should do small things first, not big things first, just like you should pay off small debts first and then large debts, or you should consider kindness first and then Consider the truth as well. [English] Samuel Butler: "Notes"

Big things, big plans, and big ideas are inevitably reflected in the smallest actions, and they are reflected extremely faithfully. [French] Balzac: "Uncle Bangs"

All big things start from small things. If you ignore small things, big things will be irreversible. [Middle] Wu Jing: "Zhenguan Politicians? The Way of the King"

Things have their own order, big or small. Observe that it is small, and suddenly it is large. It is first and then first, and then it is first. None of them can be treated appropriately. [Middle] Cheng Hao: "Collected Works of Mr. Ming Dao? On Wang Ba Zha Zi"

Whenever you deal with things, you must treat the small as the big, the big as the small, the small as the big, be cautious, and treat the big as the small. See the effect. In the past, people said that the courage is great but the heart is small, and this is what they mean. [Chinese] Lu Shiyi: "Special Thoughts"

Those who are wise in the world should think about the outcome of things in advance and then start to do it. [Ancient Greece] Aesop: "Aesop's Fables"

You must know that everything is done and cannot be undone; people often do things without thinking, but have time to think and regret afterwards. [English] Shakespeare: "Richard II"

When faced with a difficult decision, it is better to do nothing than to do the wrong thing. [Germany] Feuchtwanger: "False Nero"

When you are looking for a way out, don't ignore the night. [Hungary] Mikshat Kalman: "St. Peter's Umbrella"

How difficult it is to change a well-thought-out plan. [Mexico] Varades: "The Pipe"

Smart and wise, but lacking decisiveness, this can only be regarded as a mother-in-law; having courage but not cleverness, there is no doubt that this is just a manifestation of animal nature. [India] "The Five Books"

If you want to think about its benefits, you must think about its harm; if you want to think about its success, you must think about its defeat. [Middle] Zhuge Liang: "Sixteen Cheap Strategies? Thinking"

Those who plan first and later will prosper, and those who plan first and later will perish. [Chinese] Mr. Ma: "Yi Lin"

It is important to be wise when thinking about things, and to be decisive when dealing with things. [Middle] Yu Jideng: "Jiwen Allusions"

When discussing things, we should not focus on the importance of the moment, but should think about their long-term consequences. 〔中〕Xue Xuan: "Book of Readings"

When dealing with matters, you should carefully examine the situation carefully, deal with it with difficulty, and make decisive decisions. When something happens, you should treat it as if nothing happened. [Middle] Xue Xuan: "Book of Readings"

It is important to be clear and able to deal with important matters. If you don't know clearly, you can't tell the truth, but if you know it continuously, you won't be immune to difficulties later. [Middle] Xue Xuan: "Study Continued"

When planning for the future of the world, you should not be hasty, but should be thoughtful and far-sighted. [Chinese] Lu Kun: "The Moaning Language? Responding to the Service"

As soon as I started, I thought about the end. [Middle] Lu Kun: "Groaning Language? Responding to Tasks"

Being lazy and dizzy in the first place, being in a hurry when things happen, and losing peace of mind after things are over, are the thieves in this matter. [Chinese] Lu Kun: "Moaning Language? Responding to Service"

It is good to think about something on your mind. If you can't think about something on your mind, just throw it away. Wouldn't it be better to have nowhere to think about.

[Chinese] Sanmao: "Random Thoughts"

If you hesitate and shrink back because of others' doubts or criticisms, then you will defeat yourself without the help of others. [French] Romain Rolland: "Roland's Little Whispers"

Some people have mediocre abilities but work hard, and they are better than those who have outstanding abilities but do things half-heartedly. [English] Jane Austen: "Emma"

You must be careful and meticulous in small things and do it impeccably. If you can't do small things well, how can you do big things well? [Japan] Daisaku Ikeda: "Message to Youth"

A gentleman's encounters are not big or small, they are just respectful. [Middle] Cheng Hao and Cheng Yi: "Er Cheng's Suicide Note"

The worldly saying "Don't take it seriously" is not a famous saying. If you don't take things seriously, how can you be loyal? [Middle] "History of the Yuan Dynasty? Biography of Wang Kejing"

Whenever you do one thing, you must do it one thing. If you are still careless, you will definitely not be able to accomplish anything. [Middle] Lu Kun: "Continuing Children's Sayings"

Being reckless and straightforward is a sign of serious illness. When it comes to critical matters, you must be cautious even if it is subtle. [Middle] Lv Kun: "The Moaning Language? Responding to Obligations"

Be honest with others, and others will not bully you; be honest with others, and everything will be accomplished. Feng Yuxiang: "Selected Works of Feng Yuxiang (Part 1) Feng Clan Covenant"

Impatientness is despised, and the results often make people regret it. [Arabic] "One Thousand and One Nights"

If you are gentle, you will lose your roots; if you are impetuous, you will lose your authority. 〔中〕Lao Dan: "Laozi" Chapter 26

Those who lose because of haste often fail. 〔中〕Cheng Hao and Cheng Yi: "Cheng Cuiyan? On Matters" Cheng Yiyu

Those who climb quickly are likely to fall, and those who advance slowly are less likely to suffer. [Middle] Chao Jiong: Volume 8 of "Fazang Broken Gold Record"

When things are done, don't be in a hurry, just think about it slowly. When you want to succeed, don't be slow and hurry. [Middle] Lü Kun: "The Moaning Language? Responding to Tasks"

When the situation is urgent and complicated, if you don't get angry, then you will have more energy and do not work hard, and things will be taken care of calmly. Once the fire breaks out, everything will be useless. [Middle] Lu Kun: "Groaning Language? Responding to Matters"

The soldiers have no good steps and are busy with things, so they can't write in cursive. [Middle] Zhai Hao: "Popular Edition"

If you are busy for a moment when you are free, you will be free for a moment when you are busy. 〔Chinese〕Lu Shiyi: "Collection of Thoughts and Thoughts"

Do it before you are busy, and then you will be free when things are done. [Chinese] Tang Biao: "You Must Read in Life"

Whenever you encounter something, you must deal with it calmly and gently. If you are in a hurry, you may make a mistake. Everything in the world is wrong if you don't get busy. Therefore, being calm and peaceful is the first way to deal with things. 〔中〕Zhang Boxing: Volume 1 of "The Collection of Difficult Learning Records"

The more lenient it is to deal with difficult situations, the more generous people should be when dealing with difficult situations, and the more urgent things should be slowed down. Master Hong Yi: "Farewell to the Proverbs"

When faced with risks, it is safer to give in than to stand firm. [Ancient Greece] Aesop: "Aesop's Fables: The Tree and the Reeds"

Before making a decision, hesitation may be necessary. However, once you make up your mind, you should keep moving forward. [Japan] Ishikawa Tatsuzo: "The Open Door"

The best way to deal with things is to think carefully and slowly: if you think carefully, you will get the feeling, and if you deal with it slowly, you will get it right. [Middle] Xue Xuan: "Book of Readings" Volume 3

Only by being on guard when there is nothing and being alert when there is something wrong can we avoid unexpected changes; by being calm when there is something going on and being calm when nothing is happening can we eliminate the danger in the situation. 〔Chinese〕Hong Yingming: "Cai Gen Tan"

Keep your feet on the ground and start from a stable place. [Middle] Lv Kun: "Moaning Language? Responding to Tasks"

People must not be slow, repetitive, or frustrated when doing things. When doing things for others, you must be patient with stagnation, repetition, and frustration. [Middle] Wei Xi: "Ri Lu"

Since you can't take one step at a time, it's better to take half a step first. A half step is worse than no step at all. Mao Dun: "The Complete Works of Mao Dun (Wei)? Novel? Pursuit II"

When you take long strides to walk, you should first look at how long your legs are. [Meaning] Verga: "Jesu Mr. Artisan of Ado"

Be cautious when seeking quick results. Be aware that gorging on food will cause indigestion. [English] Francis Bacon: "On Life? On Speed"

Working hard to do something that is simply impossible will bring confusion and distress. [English] Dickens: "A Christmas Story"

Don't worry about things you can't do anything about. [English] Dickens: "David Copperfield"

It is hurt to think about something beyond your ability; to force something beyond your strength is hurt. [Jin] Ge Hong: "Baopuzi? Jiyan"

The motto of a wise man is: Don't go too far in anything. [Method] Victor Hugo: "The Man with the Laughing Face"

When the force reaches seven or eight points, it is like a bow stretched out; if it is too full, it will break. [Middle] Xue Xuan: "Study Record"

When dealing with world affairs, there is always a point growing in front, which is called Yu; there is often a point left in the back, which is called Yu. In this way, everything will be in vain, and you will have more happiness in your heart. If you do it with bad points deducted, you will definitely regret it. [Middle] Lu Kun: "Moaning Language? Responding to Tasks"

Having more than enough is the best way to deal with things. Therefore, be prepared for the most inconvenient things, be prepared for the difficult things, be prepared for the big things, and be prepared for the unexpected.

〔Chinese〕Lu Kun: "Moaning Language? Responding to Service"