1. Worry about the world’s worries first, and rejoice after the world’s happiness. ——From Fan Zhongyan's "Yueyang Tower" in the Song Dynasty

Translation: Officials (the author's identity at the time) should put the interests of the country and the nation first, worry about the future and destiny of the motherland, and care about heaven. The people below work hard to make the people happy, which shows the author's lofty political ambition and great courage.

2. If you strengthen yourself through self-cultivation, you will be worthy of Yao and Yu. ——Xunzi's "Xunzi · Self-cultivation" in the Warring States Period?

Translation: If you achieve self-improvement through moral cultivation, your reputation will be as famous as the ancient sages Yao and Yu.

3. Coming out of the mud but not stained, washing the clear ripples without being evil. ——Song Dynasty Zhou Dunyi's "Love of the Lotus"

Translation: The lotus grows from the mud, but it is not polluted; it has been washed in the clear water, but it does not look charming. It expresses the quality of being clean and self-loving, and not being polluted by the surrounding environment.

4. Those who accomplished great things in ancient times not only had extraordinary talents, but also had perseverance. ——"Chao Cuo Lun" Su Shi, Song Dynasty

Translation: Since ancient times, all those who do great things must not only have outstanding talents, but also must have perseverance.

5. Wealth and honor cannot lead to adultery, poverty and lowliness cannot move, and power cannot yield. ——From "Mencius Teng Wen Gong" by Mencius in the Warring States Period

Translation: When you are rich and powerful, you can control yourself and avoid squandering; when you are poor and humble, do not change your will; you cannot change your attitude when you are under power. , this is the real man.