1. A husband and a gentleman should practice quietness to cultivate their moral character and be frugal to cultivate their virtues. Without indifference, there is no clear ambition; without tranquility, there is no far-reaching goal. ——From the Han Dynasty: Zhuge Liang's "Book of Commandments"
2. Riches and honors cannot be promiscuous, poverty and lowliness cannot be moved, and power cannot be surrendered. ——From "Mencius: Duke Teng Wen" in the Spring and Autumn Period
3. Fighting with fear, as if walking on thin ice, as if facing an abyss. ——From "The Book of Songs·Xiaoya·Xiao_" in the Spring and Autumn Period
4. Even after a thousand blows, the strength is still strong, regardless of the wind from east to west, north or south. ——From the poem "Bamboo and Stone" by Zheng Xie of the Qing Dynasty
5. Don't be afraid of your bones and body being shattered into pieces, you must keep your innocence in the world. ——From the Ming Dynasty: Yu Qian's "Ode of Lime"
6. Without indifference, one cannot clarify one's aspirations, and without tranquility, one cannot reach far. Zhuge Liang: The Three Kingdoms Period - "The Book of Commandments"
7. Cultivate your mind, harmonize your family, govern the country and bring peace to the world. Mencius: The State of Lu - "The Great Learning"
8. Standing on a wall with thousands of feet, if you have no desire, you will be strong. Lin Bixu - (Couplet written during the anti-smoking period in Guangdong)
9. The sea embraces all rivers, and tolerance means greatness. Lin Bixu - (Couplet written during the anti-smoking period in Guangdong)
10. The best good is like water. Water is good for all things without fighting. It is disliked by everyone, so it is almost in line with the Tao.
Laozi: Chen Guo in the Spring and Autumn Period - "Laozi"