The famous sayings in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms are:

1. Jade can be broken but cannot change its whiteness; bamboo can be burned but cannot destroy its knots. Excerpted from "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms·Chapter 76" 》

Explanation: Jade can be broken, but its white essence cannot be changed; bamboo can be burned, but its joints cannot be destroyed.

2. Everything is not decided by others, and it is difficult to balance one's mind with one's destiny. Excerpted from "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms Chapter 13"

Explanation: No one can change everything in the world, and no matter how hard you try, you can't win over destiny.

3. If you can only take good care of yourself and live in peace, why do you need an immortal name through the ages! Excerpted from "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms Chapter 37"

Explanation: If a person can enjoy himself and live a stable life every day, why should he pursue a lasting reputation?

4. I would rather teach me to betray the world than teach the world to betray me. Excerpted from "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms Chapter 4"

Explanation: I would rather let me be let down, bully and betray the people of the world than let the people of the world be let down, bully and betray me!

5. Things in this world are endless, and the number of days is inescapable. Excerpted from "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms Chapter 120"

Explanation: There is no end to the troubles and disturbances in the world, and there is no escape from the vague will of God.