Shi Tiesheng's famous saying about procrastination: Procrastination is an ax that breaks time. It throws you on the edge of time, cuts off the rapids of life, and traps you in blank moments.

This sentence vividly describes the negative impact of procrastination on life, reminding us to act in time and not to delay important things. Shi Tiesheng (1956-2010), formerly known as Hu Wenyi, was a well-known Chinese writer, cultural critic and essayist, as well as a top-ranked martial artist. He is widely known for his unique writing style and perspective.

His representative works include "Pig and Butterfly", "Three Cat-Eyed Sisters", "Manufacturer's Sorrow", etc. His works were very popular, deeply loved by readers, and triggered widespread discussion and reflection.

Shi Tiesheng's works cover many fields, including literary criticism, social observation, philosophy of life, etc. With sharp observation and unique insight, he has conducted in-depth thinking and analysis on Chinese society, traditional culture and human nature issues. His works are often presented in a humorous, satirical and critical manner, making people think and reflect.

Shi Tiesheng's classic quotations

1. Failure is the mother of success, but her husband is procrastination. This quote humorously points out that procrastination is one of the causes of failure and emphasizes the importance of prompt action.

2. Life is like a bowl of noodles, there is always some sand mixed into our throats. This sentence expresses that we will inevitably encounter difficulties and unsatisfactory things in life, but we need to face and overcome them bravely.

3. Life is short, but I am not a maggot. How can I pursue happiness instead of meaning? This sentence emphasizes the importance of pursuing the meaning and value of life rather than blindly pursuing short-term happiness.

4. Life is a journey. The most terrifying thing is to meet a person who has no dreams. They live just to live. This sentence encourages people to have dreams and pursue the life they want.

5. Human life is always full of chance and necessity. Without chance, there would be no joys and sorrows in life. This sentence reflects the existence of chance and necessity, ups and downs and changes in life, and emphasizes accepting and adapting to the variability of life.