Examples are as follows:

1. Gou Jian, King of Yue

Gou Jian surrendered and asked for peace. He humbled himself and served Wu. ", finally turned from weakness to strength, raised troops to destroy the state of Wu, and became the overlord of the generation. This was the result of the sorrow and humiliation of national subjugation that made him angry and urged him to rise up. This shows that when difficulties abound and there is no way out, people often use their unexpected potential to fight their way out of the siege and carve out a way out.

2. Edison

Edison made great contributions to mankind, but his family was poor when he was a child. Therefore, he lived frugally, saved change, and purchased instruments and accessories. It took more than 1,300 inventions to create great changes in human society. What is the basis for this? It is not based on his wisdom and the spirit of hard work. Where does this spirit come from? The indomitable spirit is the result of hardship.

3. Fu Shuo

Fu Shuo (about 1335-1246 BC) was the most powerful minister and prime minister of King Wuding of Shang Dynasty in Yin Dynasty (that is, the first among the three princes in Shang Dynasty). Legend has it that he was a slave who built the wall for Fu Yan. Wu Ding dreamed of a saint named Suo, and asked for help in the wild. He got it from Fu Yan, who made him a prime minister, and the country was greatly governed. According to official historical records, recent archaeological discoveries, and early Fu family tree records, he is the ancestor of the Fu family of the Chinese Han nationality.

4. Adou is happy but does not miss Shu

Liu Chan is mediocre and incompetent. After the destruction of Shu, he was captured by Sima Zhao. At a banquet, Sima Zhao deliberately arranged a performance of Shu songs and dances in front of Liu Chan. But Liu Chan said to Sima Zhao: "I am happy here and don't miss Shu."

5. Guan Zhong

Guan Zhong (about 723 BC or 716 BC-645 BC) was named Yiwu and his posthumous title was "Jingzhong", Han nationality, was from Yingshang (now part of Anhui), known as Guanzi in history. A famous statesman and strategist of Qi during the Spring and Autumn Period, and a descendant of King Mu of Zhou.

Guan Zhong lost his father when he was young, his mother was living in the house, and he lived in poverty. He had to shoulder the burden of the family prematurely. In order to make ends meet, he entered into a business partnership with Bao Shuya. Later he joined the army and went to Qi State. After many twists and turns, he was strongly recommended by Bao Shuya. , as the Qi State's top minister (i.e. prime minister), he was called "the first prime minister of the Spring and Autumn Period", and assisted Duke Huan of Qi to become the first overlord in the Spring and Autumn Period, so it was also said that "I govern the foreigners and I promote the scholars."