I was born as a mountain, not a stream. I want to look down on the mediocre ravine from the top of the peaks. I was born an outstanding person, not a dirt. I stood on the shoulders of great men and despised humble cowards.
This passage comes from the oath of Huaping Girls' High School in Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, which was created and advocated by Zhang Guimei, secretary of the Party branch and principal of the school. This oath is full of passion and determination, expressing the firm belief and great ambition of Huaping girls' high school students.