1. I dare not forget about my country even though I am in a humble position. The coffin must be closed before the matter is settled. ——[Song Dynasty] Lu You's "Sickness in the Book"
Translation: Although he is in a low position, he never dares to forget to worry about state affairs. Even if the matter has been agreed, he can't make a complete conclusion until there is a result.
2. Looking at the virtuous countries and families in the past, success was achieved through diligence and frugality, and failure was caused by luxury. ——[Tang Dynasty] Li Shangyin's "Two Ode to History·Part 2"
Translation: Throughout history, for any wise country, success stems from diligence and frugality, while decline stems from luxury.
3. Lying stiffly in a lonely village, I don’t feel sorry for myself, but I still think about guarding the Luntai for the country. ——[Song Dynasty] Lu You's "Wind and Rain on November 4th"
Translation: Living in poverty in a lonely village, lying down and not feeling sad for his situation, he still thinks about defending the country. frontier.
4. My heart is like a magnetic needle, and it will not rest until it points to the other side. ——[Song Dynasty] Wen Tianxiang's "Yangtze River"
Translation: My heart is like that magnetic needle, which will never give up until it points south forever.
5. In the past forty years, our country and our country have spread over three thousand miles of mountains and rivers. The phoenix pavilion and the dragon tower are connected to the sky, and the jade trees and their branches are used as smoke and radish. How many times have you ever seen war? ——[Five Dynasties] Li Yu's "Broken Array: Family and Country in Forty Years"
Translation: The founding of the Southern Tang Dynasty has a history of forty years, with a vast territory and magnificent mountains and rivers. The palace is tall and majestic and connects with the sky. The precious vegetation in the palace garden is lush, flowers are everywhere, and vines are twining. When have you experienced swords, guns, swords and halberds, and wars and beacons?