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Su Dongpo's famous epigram
first, it is very difficult for sages to get the time when they are in the world.

it's from Su Shi's "He Wu Fu Shu Qi". It is the most rare thing for sages to seize opportunities when dealing with the world. Being good at seizing opportunities is the key to the success of sages.

second, wisdom is more important than early decision, and courage is more important than necessity.

It is from Song Su Shi's Poems on Xiang Yu Written by Duke Hou. Wise people are more expensive than making decisions early, and brave people are more expensive than knowing what should be done and doing it. A wise man should have foresight and make plans early; A brave man is more valuable than doing what he has to do, and he will never be indecisive.

third, people are like Qiu hong, and things are like spring dreams.

it's from Song Su Shi's "The 2th of the first month and Pan Guo 'er gave birth to the suburbs in search of spring". Wild geese fly south in autumn and return north in spring, which is very regular and never slackens. I am like a wild goose, I have to go out to find spring every year when spring comes, but the past is like a spring dream without a trace (this is ironic, actually I can't forget it).

fourth, take sincerity as the way, and even benevolence as the virtue.

from Song Su Shi's Morality. To the most. The highest realm and standard of morality is "sincerity" and "benevolence".

5. Confucians' diseases are more empty and less practical.

It's from Song Su Shi's Book with Wang Yao. A Confucian refers to a scholar. The trouble with scholars is that they do more empty talk and have little practical ability to apply what they have learned. This is Su Shi's criticism of the common faults of ordinary scholars based on their understanding of scholars, which is to the point and worthy of the vigilance of scholars.

sixth, the importance of people's life. Be courteous and sincere.

it's from the fifth strategy by song sushi. Reduce the boring ceremony, and pursue inner sincerity. Politeness to people is not in appearance but in heart.

seven, keep the Tao and forget the situation, act in righteousness and forget the profit, and forget the name in Xiu De.

It is from Song Su Shi's On Wen and Ke Zi. In order to stick to the bottom line of "Tao" and not succumb to power, to practice "righteousness" without being tempted by interests, and to cultivate "virtue" without pursuing worldly fame. A gentleman takes "keeping the Tao", "doing righteousness" and "Xiu De" as his personal ideals in life.

Eight, the speed is economical, but the delay is not as good as it is, so this sage is expensive.

it's from fan jingren's epitaph by su Shi of song dynasty. If you are quick, you will succeed; if you are slow, you will be too late. This is why saints cherish opportunities. Explain that we should seize the opportunity in time and do not hesitate.

9. It is unwise to act without virtue; It's unkind to say that you have something to say.

It's from Song Su Shi's "Giving a new gift except guarding the right servant of Shangshu and assistant minister of Chinese books Fan Chunren's elegy in the first table". It is unwise to reluctantly hold an official position without that kind of moral aspiration; It is unkind to refuse to hold an official position because you have that talent. This statement has its merits, and it is called doing one's duty.

ten, loyal ministers are not afraid of death, so they can make great things in the world; A brave man can make a name for himself, regardless of his life.

It's from Song Su Shi's The First Generation Guanghui Zen Master in Donglin is really awesome. Only brave people who put life and death at risk for morality and country can do great things and make a name for themselves. It means that "loyalty" and "courage" are the greatest strength.