1. There will be times when the wind blows and the waves break, so you can hang your sails and sail across the sea. ——Li Bai of the Tang Dynasty "Traveling is Difficult"

Translation: I believe that one day I will be able to ride the strong wind and break the thousands of miles of waves, hang my sails high, and move forward bravely in the vast sea.

2. Nothing is difficult in the world, only those who are willing can do it. ——The Second Chapter of "Journey to the West" by Wu Cheng'en in the Ming Dynasty

Translation: There is nothing impossible in the world. As long as you are determined to do it, any difficulty can be overcome.

3. The edge of a sword comes from sharpening, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold. ——Anonymous "Warning Essays on the World" in the Ming Dynasty

Translation: The sharp edge of the sword comes from constant sharpening, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the fact that it has survived the cold winter.

4. If you don’t accumulate steps, you can’t reach a thousand miles; if you don’t accumulate small streams, you can’t become a river. ——Xunzi's "Encouragement to Learning" in the Warring States Period

Translation: Without the accumulation of one and a half steps, there is no way to reach a place thousands of miles away; without the accumulation of small rivers, there is no way to merge into a river and a sea.

5. Those who accomplished great things in ancient times not only had extraordinary talents, but also had perseverance. ——"Chao Cuo Lun" by Su Shi of the Song Dynasty

Translation: People who achieved great things in ancient times not only had outstanding talents, but also must have strong and persevering ambitions.