1. Huangsha wears golden armor in a hundred battles, and Loulan will never be returned until it is broken. ——Wang Changling of the Tang Dynasty, "Joining the Army"

Translation: I have worn out my helmet and armor after hundreds of battles outside the Great Wall, and I vow not to return until I defeat the enemy in the west.

2. Worry about the world’s worries first, and rejoice after the world’s happiness. ——Fan Zhongyan, Northern Song Dynasty, "Yueyang Tower"

Translation: Worry before the world is worried, and be happy after the world is happy.

3. Since ancient times, no one has ever died, leaving a loyal heart to illuminate history. ——Wen Tianxiang of the Southern Song Dynasty, "Crossing the Lingding Ocean"

Translation: Since ancient times, who has never died in this world? Sacrifice one's life for the country, die a worthy death, (let me) leave this sincere heart to illuminate history.

4. If one lives and dies for the benefit of the country, why should one avoid it because of misfortune or good fortune? —— Lin Zexu of the Qing Dynasty, "Go to the garrison and tell family members at the entrance"

Translation: As long as it is beneficial to the country, I will be willing to sacrifice my own life and will never avoid it because I may be harmed.

5. I dare not forget about my country even if I am in a humble position. The coffin must be closed before the matter is decided. ——Lu You of the Southern Song Dynasty, "Sickness arose from the Book"

Translation: Although he has a low position, he never dares to forget to worry about national affairs. However, if he wants to realize the ideal of unification, the coffin can only be finalized after his death.