Ten of Zeng Guofan’s most classic sayings are as follows:

1. The beauty of voice and hearing can be relied upon but not relied upon. Those who are happy at the beginning do not have to end well, and those who have traveled a hundred miles are half ninety.

2. The spirit should always be sufficient for the task, so that the energy will be filled and the mind will not be distracted.

3. Choosing a friend is the first priority, and you must choose someone with great ambitions.

4. Everything must be checked day by day. Once it is ignored, it will be difficult to remedy it later.

5. If a person does not study, that is, if he calls himself a scholar, he must be engaged in "University". The "Great Learning" has three principles: enlightening virtue, promoting new people, and pursuing perfection, which are all my duties.

6. The first is ambition, the second is knowledge, and the third is perseverance.

7. Keep your ambition strong, work hard, and work hard. No matter how big or small, you will succeed.

8. If you are too rich and noble, you are not a good elephant.

9. Everything must be checked day by day. Once it is ignored, it will be difficult to remedy it later.

10. The more you use your spirit, the better it will come out. Don’t be too protective of your body because of your weak body. Wisdom becomes clearer the more painful it is, and it cannot be suddenly destroyed by circumstances.