Wen Yiduo’s famous aphorisms encourage the following:
1. When you are alive, you should have good thoughts and do good deeds to accumulate virtue. Don't give up easily, stick to your beliefs and pursuits.
2. The real value of knowledge lies in application, and the knowledge learned must be used to serve society and benefit the people.
3. The significance of education is to cultivate independent thinking and innovation abilities, not just to instill knowledge.
4. The hope of mankind lies in young people. We must pay attention to the growth and education of young people and create a better environment and opportunities for them.
5. Culture is the foundation and soul of a country. It is necessary to protect and inherit its own cultural heritage.
6. Life is like sailing against the current. If you don’t advance, you will retreat. We must always maintain the spirit of struggle and enterprising spirit.
7. The journey of life is full of difficulties and challenges, but as long as you maintain courage and perseverance, you can overcome difficulties.
8. Dreams are the engine of life. You must have the courage to chase your dreams and work hard for them.
9. Don’t be happy with things, don’t be sad with yourself, be able to live in silence, and be happy in everything.
10. In life, do not pursue vanity and fame, but pursue inner truth and freedom.
11. The fundamental task of education is to cultivate people's independent thinking ability and creativity, not just to instill knowledge.
12. The real culture is the culture of the people, and we must pay attention to and listen to their voices.
13. Culture has no national boundaries, and we must actively expand cultural exchanges and cooperation with all over the world.
14. Emotion is the most precious thing in human nature. We must cherish and protect it and let it become the driving force of our lives.
15. The meaning of life is to pursue truth and kindness, be guided by reason and morality, and be a responsible person.
16. Learning is not just for exams and further studies, but more importantly, to cultivate a lifelong learning attitude and ability.
17. Happiness does not lie in the pursuit of material things, but in spiritual wealth and love for life.
18. The journey of life is full of difficulties and setbacks, but only through unremitting efforts can we break through ourselves.
19. Don’t forget your roots, and have a deep understanding of and love for your own national culture.
20. Literature is a mirror that can reflect the reality of society and people’s inner world.