A summary of famous quotes from historical records are as follows

1. A wise man will make a mistake after a thousand worries; a fool will gain something after a thousand worries. ("Historical Records: Biography of the Marquis of Huaiyin")

Explanation: A smart person will think a thousand times, but one time he will make a mistake; a stupid person will think a thousand times, but one time he will think more thoroughly.

2. Not forgetting the past is the teacher of the future. ("Historical Records: The Chronicles of Qin Shihuang")

Explanation: Learning from past experiences and lessons can serve as a reference for the future. Designed to remind people of the lessons of the past.

3. Xiang Zhuang’s sword dance was aimed at Pei Gong. ("Historical Records of Xiang Yu")

Explanation: The purpose of Xiang Zhuang's sword dance was to assassinate Liu Bang. It is a metaphor that the true intentions of words and actions are different.

4. People’s opinions make gold, but accumulation destroys bones. ("Historical Records·Biography of Zhang Yi")

Explanation: It is criticized by everyone, even if it is as solid as iron and stone, it can be melted; if the slander continues, it will be difficult for people to survive and they will be destroyed. Later, it was said that people's words are terrifying and can kill people.

5. A person with sufficient food and clothing knows honor and disgrace. ("Historical Records·Biography of Guan Yan")

Explanation: If the warehouses are abundant, the people will know etiquette; if food and clothing are abundant, the people will know honor and shame.

6. A scholar will die for a confidant, and a woman will tolerate a confidant. ("Historical Records: Biographies of Assassins")

Explanation: A man is willing to die for someone who understands and appreciates him, and a beautiful woman is willing to modify her appearance for someone who admires her.

7. When the birds are gone, the good bow is hidden; when the cunning rabbit dies, the running dogs are cooked; when the enemy's country is destroyed, the advisers are dead. ("Historical Records: The Family of King Goujian of Yue")

Explanation: The cunning rabbit was killed, and the lackeys who chased the rabbit were boiled. All the birds in the sky have been caught, and the good bows and arrows can only be put away and are of no use. Once the enemy's kingdom is defeated, the ministers who made suggestions will also die.

8. If you don’t fly, you will soar into the sky; if you don’t sing, you will become a blockbuster. ("Historical Records·Funny Biographies")

Explanation: If the big bird does not fly, we will not talk about it. If it flies, it will reach the sky; if it does not scream, it will shock people. It is a metaphor that although he remains silent for the time being, he is actually fully prepared. Once he takes action, it will be a grand move that will shock the world.

9. When a bird is about to die, its song is mournful; when a man is about to die, his words are also kind. ("Historical Records·Funny Biographies")

Explanation: When a bird is about to die, its cry is sad; when a man is about to die, his words are also kind.

10. It is better to get a hundred catties of gold than to get a promise of Jibu. ("Historical Records·Biography of Ji Bu Luan Bu")

Explanation: Getting a hundred catties of gold is not as good as getting a promise from Ji Bu. It shows that a man must mean what he says, keep his word, and be responsible for what he says. The idiom "a promise of a thousand gold" comes from this.