1. If young people don’t work hard, old people will be sad. ?An ancient Chinese Yuefu poem "Long Song Xing"

The main idea of ??the motto: If you don't study hard when you are young, you will only be sad in vain when you grow up. This sentence reminds us that time flies like an arrow and years flow by. We must cherish our youth and work hard to achieve success.

2. Diligence leads to excellence in work, and playfulness leads to waste. ?Han Yu's "Explanation of Advancement in Learning"

The main idea of ??the motto: Studies are advanced due to diligence, and are wasted due to play. This sentence warns people that no matter what they do, if they want to achieve something, they must work hard and not waste their time.

3. An inch of time is worth an inch of gold, but an inch of gold cannot buy an inch of time. ?"Zengguang Xianwen"

The main idea of ??the motto: An inch of time is as precious as an inch of gold, and an inch of gold cannot buy back an inch of time. This sentence is often used to emphasize that time passes easily and we should cherish time like gold in our lives.

4. Heaven is moving vigorously, and a gentleman strives to constantly strive for self-improvement. ?"Zhouyi? Qian? Xiang"

The main idea of ??the motto: The movement of celestial bodies is vigorous and endless, and talented and virtuous people should strive for self-improvement just like the movement of celestial bodies. This is an aphorism that encourages people to work hard and make progress. If a person wants to succeed in his career, he must not be afraid of difficulties, always motivate himself, and always strive for self-improvement.

5. Those who are not strong in ambition are not wise enough. ?"Mozi? Self-cultivation"

The main idea of ??the motto: People who are not determined in their ambitions will not be able to give full play to their wisdom. This sentence emphasizes the importance of determination. Firm ambition can give people endless motivation.

6. Green, taken from blue and green from blue; ice, water is derived from it and cold from water. ?"Xunzi Encouraging Learning"

The main idea of ??the motto: cyan dye is extracted from indigo grass, but the color is darker than indigo grass; ice is formed by condensation of water, and it is colder than water. This sentence means that young people are to be feared. If you study hard and be proactive, you can definitely catch up from behind.

7. Aim high. ?Zhuge Liang's "Book of Admonitions to Foreign Students"

The main idea of ??the motto: Aspirations should be lofty and lofty. This sentence is intended to encourage young people to broaden their horizons, broaden their minds, and establish lofty aspirations.

8. My husband has ambitions all over the world, and he is still close to his neighbors thousands of miles away. ?Cao Zhi's "Giving the White Horse to Wang Biao"

The main idea of ??the motto: Ambitious people have aspirations all over the world. In this way, even if they are thousands of miles apart, they can still communicate with each other, just like neighbors who are very close. This is a poem written by Cao Zhi and his younger brother Cao Biao when they parted. Later, people often used it to encourage each other and express their high spirits.

9. Where there is a will, there is a way. ?"Book of the Later Han Dynasty? Biography of Geng Yan"

The main idea of ??the motto: People with ambition can eventually achieve their careers. Later generations often use this saying to show that as long as a person has determination and perseverance, there is nothing impossible.

10. If you want to see a thousand miles away, go to the next level. ?Wang Zhihuan's "Climbing the Stork Tower"

The main idea of ??the motto: If you want to see farther, you must climb to a higher floor. These two poems describe the scene of climbing high and looking far into the distance, advocating a spirit of continuous climbing and positivity.

11. When you reach the top of the mountain, you can see all the mountains and small mountains at a glance. ?Du Fu's "Looking at the Mountains"

The main idea of ??the motto: When you finally reach the top of Mount Tai, the surrounding mountains will look dwarfed by that time. These two poems express the poet's heroic ambitions and are also an image portrayal of his broad mind with high aspirations.

12. Madam must know etiquette and then be respectful, be respectful and then give way. ?"Guanzi? Wufu"

The main idea of ??the motto: People must understand ?etiquette? Only then can they have a heart of respect, and only after they have a heart of respect can they be respectful and courteous. This sentence expresses the importance of "knowledge of etiquette" and points out its relationship with "respect" and "respect and yield". "Knowing etiquette" is the premise, "respect" is the inner reaction, and "respect and yielding" turns into action.

13. If you don’t follow the rules, you can’t make a circle. ?"Mencius Li Lou Shang"

The main idea of ??the motto: Without compasses and rulers, squares and circles cannot be drawn. This sentence uses the fact that craftsmen need certain tools to draw squares and circles, as a metaphor that we must abide by certain norms in life.

14. When I am old, I am old, and I am old as a person;

When I am young, I am young, and I am young as a person. ?"Mencius, King Hui of Liang"

The main idea of ??the motto: Respect the elders in one's own family, which will extend to respecting the elders in other people's families; care for the children in one's own family, and then extend to caring for the children in other people's families. This sentence expresses a good wish. People should treat every elderly person and child like their own relatives, regardless of their relative or distance.

15. The reason why mortals are more noble than animals is because they are polite. ?"Yan Zi Chun Qiu"

The main idea of ??the motto: The reason why people are nobler than animals is because they know etiquette. Later generations often use this sentence to illustrate the importance of etiquette in our lives. Paying attention to etiquette is a sign of cultivation and morality.

16. Whoever cares about an inch of grass will be rewarded with three rays of spring. ? Meng Jiao's "Wandering Son's Song"

The main idea of ??the motto: Who said that Xiaocao's heart can repay the spring sunshine? These two lines of poems not only express the warmth and greatness of maternal love, but also express the children's love for them. A mother’s infinite gratitude.

17. The loving crow still feeds you, and the lamb still kneels at its feet.

People who are unfilial to their relatives are worse than birds and beasts. ?"Song of Encouraging Filial Piety"

The main idea of ??the motto: The little crow still knows how to spit out food for its parents, and when the lamb is sucking milk, it still knows how to kneel down to express gratitude to its mother; if a person does not respect his parents, Even worse than animals! This is a song to persuade people to practice filial piety. From the time a person is born to growing up, I don’t know how much effort and hardship the caregiver has put into it! Everyone should do filial piety to their relatives who have raised them.

18. I have to examine myself three times today: Are I unfaithful in my plans for others? Are I disloyal in my dealings with friends? Is it disloyal to spread the word? ?"The Analects of Confucius? Xueer"

The main idea of ??the motto: I reflect on myself several times every day: Do I do my best when doing things for others? Are I honest when interacting with friends? Have I reviewed the knowledge imparted by the teacher? This is a famous saying by Zeng Shen, a student of Confucius. It shows that whether you are studying or cultivating yourself, you must always reflect on yourself, so that you can maintain your strengths, correct your shortcomings, and constantly improve yourself.

19. Be poor without flattery, be rich without arrogance. ?"The Analects of Confucius"

The main idea of ??the motto: Although you are poor, you are not flattery; although you are rich, you are not arrogant. This is the attitude praised by Zigong, a student of Confucius. Confucius thought that it would be good to do this. It would be even better if we could be poor but happy, and rich but good at courtesy.

20. When making friends, keep your word. ?"The Analects of Confucius? Xueer"

The main idea of ??the motto: When interacting with friends, you must be honest and trustworthy in your speech. This sentence emphasizes that only by paying attention to credit can you gain the reliance of others and make real friends.

21. Honesty is the way of heaven; honesty is the way of man. ?"Book of Rites? Doctrine of the Mean"

The main idea of ??the motto: Honesty is the way of heaven; being honest to others is the way of life. Honesty means truth and reality. This sentence means that the heaven and earth are naturally real and real, and as a human being, we must be as real as the heaven and earth are natural, and we should not cheat or deceive ourselves and others.

22. Wealth cannot be fornicated, poverty cannot be moved, and power cannot be subdued. ?"Mencius, Duke Teng Wen"

The main idea of ??the motto: Wealth and honor cannot make the mind confused, poverty and lowliness cannot change the integrity, and force cannot make the personality surrender. This is the image of a person with integrity in Mencius' mind. No matter whether people are in good times or bad times, they must have an upright spirit, have their own independent personality, and be able to withstand various tests.

23. People must love themselves, and then others will love others; people must respect themselves, and then others will respect others. ?Yang Xiong's "The Gentleman"

The main idea of ??the motto: People must love themselves before they can be loved by others; people must have self-respect before they can be respected by others. This sentence emphasizes that people should respect themselves and love themselves. Self-respect and self-love means being strict with yourself in terms of character and behavior, so that you can gain the respect of others.

24. If the source is clean, the flow will be clear, and if the shape is sharp, the shadow will be straight. ?Wang Bo's "Shang Liu You Xiang Shu"

The main idea of ??the motto is: if the source is clean, the water flow will be clear; if the body shape is upright, the shadow will be straight.

This sentence tells us that as long as a person has a noble character and is innocent, he can always control himself and behave uprightly.

25. Coming out of the mud but not stained, washing the clear ripples without being evil. ?Zhou Dunyi's "Love of the Lotus"

The main idea of ??the motto: (Lotus) although it grows in the mud, it can remain clean and not dirty; although it is washed in clear water, it has a natural grace and does not appear charming. This is a famous line praising the purity and purity of the lotus. As human beings, we must also have the character of a lotus flower, that is, in any environment, we must stick to our beautiful sentiments and not follow the crowd.

26. Once a word is spoken, it is hard to follow. ?"Zengguang Xianwen"

The main idea of ??the motto: Once a sentence has been spoken, it will be difficult to recover it even if you use a four-horse cart to chase it. This is a metaphor for keeping a promise. Once a person makes a promise to others, he has the responsibility to fulfill it no matter how difficult it is.

27. Don’t do to others what you don’t want others to do to you. ?"The Analects of Confucius? Yan Yuan"

The main idea of ??the motto: Don't impose things on others that you don't like. This sentence talks about the attitude of being kind to others, that is, being empathetic and being good at considering problems from the perspective of others.

28. Be generous to yourself but not responsible to others. ?"The Analects of Confucius? Wei Linggong"

The main idea of ??the motto: Demand more of yourself and less of others. This is Confucius' principle on how to treat yourself and others. He believed that as long as this is done, resentment between people can be reduced and harmony increased.

29. A gentleman is magnanimous, but a villain is always concerned. ?"The Analects of Confucius? Shuer"

The main idea of ??the motto: A gentleman is open-minded, but a villain is always worried. This sentence shows that people with high moral standards are selfless in their hearts and naturally live openly; people with low moral character are bound by various selfish motives and cannot live a relaxed and happy life.

30. I must not forget the virtues of others to me; I must not forget the virtues of others to me. ?"Warring States Policy? Wei Ce"

The main idea of ??the motto: Others have kindness to me, which cannot be forgotten; and I have kindness to others, which must not be forgotten. This is a principle of interacting with others that the ancients of our country respected: from the perspective of receiving kindness, one should "repay kindness"; from the perspective of giving kindness, one should "give kindness without intending to repay".

31. Those who love others will always be loved by others; those who respect others will always be respected by others. ?"Mencius? Li Lou Xia"

The main idea of ??the motto: Those who love others will always be loved by others; those who respect others will always be respected by others. These two sentences are intended to illustrate that the feelings between people are interactive. If you care for and respect others, you will also get the care and respect of others.

32. The sea does not reject water, so it can become as big as it does; the mountain does not reject earth and rocks, so it can become as high as it is. ?"Guanzi? Situation Interpretation"

The main idea of ??the motto: The sea does not reject any water flow, so it can achieve its greatness; the mountains do not reject any soil and stones, so it can achieve its greatness. These two sentences illustrate that if you want to achieve a great career, you must not care about trivial matters, but must have a mind as big as the ocean and a tolerance as high as a mountain.

33. A single tree cannot make a tree, and a single tree cannot make a forest. ?The famous Yuefu song of the Northern Dynasties, "Song of the Purple Horse"

The main idea of ??the motto: One branch cannot make a tree, and one tree cannot make a forest. Later generations quoted these two poems to illustrate that the power of an individual is limited. If you want to achieve a great cause, you must be good at uniting people and giving full play to the wisdom and strength of the group.

34. When the water is extremely clear, there are no fish; when people observe it carefully, there are no disciples. ?"The Book of Rites of Dadai? Zizhang asked about entering the official position"

The main meaning of the motto: If the water is too clear, there will be no fish; if the water is too clear, there will be no companions. This sentence shows that when dealing with others, you must have a tolerant attitude. If you are too demanding, it will be difficult to discover the strengths of others and you will not be able to cooperate with others, which will eventually lead to self-isolation.

35. If you enjoy others' happiness, others will also enjoy their happiness; if you worry about others' worries, others will also worry about their worries. ?Bai Juyi's "Celin"

The main idea of ??the motto: Take other people's happiness as happiness, and others will also take your happiness as happiness; worry about what others worry about, and others will also worry about what you worry about. . This sentence shows that caring for others is important to both others and ourselves.

If everyone could take other people's happiness as joy and take other people's sorrow as sorrow, people would get along more harmoniously.

36. If you are full, you will suffer losses, but if you are modest, you will benefit. ?"Shang Shu Dayu Mo"

The main idea of ??the motto: Complacency will bring harm, while humility will gain benefits. This sentence points out the disadvantages and advantages of complacency and humility. Complacency makes people feel complacent and stops moving forward; humility allows people to make continuous progress and gain.

37. If you don’t see yourself, you will be wise; if you don’t know yourself, you will be enlightened; if you don’t cut yourself off, you will be successful; if you are not proud of yourself, you will grow. ?"Laozi" Chapter 22

The main idea of ??the motto: Don't express yourself, so you are wise; don't be self-righteous, so you are remarkable; don't boast about yourself, so you can make achievements; don't be proud and complacent, so you can last long. This passage warns people not to be self-righteous and arrogant, so that they can truly achieve something.

38. Stones from other mountains can attack jade. ?"The Book of Songs? Xiaoya? Crane Ming"

The main meaning of the motto: Stones on other mountains can be used to polish jade. This poem is often used to illustrate that being open-minded and good at taking advantage of others is a good way to improve and develop yourself.

39. A ruler is shorter and an inch is longer. ?Qu Yuan's "Bu Ju"

The main idea of ??the motto: Although the ruler is longer than the inch, it also has its shortcomings; although the inch is shorter than the ruler, it also has its advantages. This sentence means that everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. We must be good at taking advantage of others and making up for our own shortcomings.

40. Knowing is knowing, not knowing is not knowing, that is knowing. ?"The Analects of Confucius? For Politics"

The main idea of ??the motto is: knowing means knowing, and not knowing means not knowing. This is a wise attitude. This sentence emphasizes that we should not resort to fraud and pretend to understand when we seek knowledge and study.

41. If you are a person of three, you must have a teacher. Choose the good ones and follow them, and change the bad ones. ?"The Analects of Confucius? Shuer"

The main idea of ??the motto: If three people walk together, there must be a teacher worth learning from. Choose their strengths and learn from them; correct their shortcomings based on your own situation. This expresses an extremely humble attitude towards learning. No matter who you are, as long as he has a skill or an insight, you should learn from him; you should also learn from other people's shortcomings and mistakes and not make them again.

42. Smart and eager to learn, and not ashamed to ask questions. ?"The Analects of Confucius? Gongye Chang"

The main idea of ??the motto: Be smart and eager to learn, and you will not feel ashamed to ask for advice from those whose status is lower than yourself and who have less knowledge than yourself. This sentence shows that if you want to gain true knowledge, you are indispensable for learning and asking questions, and to achieve these two things, you need to have a humble attitude.

43. Who has no faults? If you can correct your faults, there is no greater good. ?"Zuo Zhuan? The Second Year of Xuangong"

The main idea of ??the motto: Who can avoid making mistakes? There is nothing better than making mistakes and being able to correct them. This sentence shows that it is not terrible to make mistakes. As long as you can recognize and correct the mistakes, you can make progress from them.

44. If you see good things, move on; if you make mistakes, change them. ?"Book of Changes? Yi? Xiang"

The main idea of ??the motto: When you see beautiful people and things, study hard, and correct mistakes immediately. This sentence advocates the good virtues of learning when you see good things and correcting mistakes when you know them. Only by constantly learning from the strengths of others and correcting your own mistakes can you make progress.

45. Making mistakes without correcting them is called making mistakes. ?"The Analects of Confucius? Wei Linggong"

The main idea of ??the motto: If you make a mistake and do not correct it, it is really a mistake. This is what Confucius advised people to change. What it emphasizes is that people are bound to make mistakes, and if they are not corrected, they will really make big mistakes that are irreparable.

46. If someone tells you that (oneself) has had a fault, you will be happy. ?"Mencius Gongsun Chou"

The main idea of ??the motto: When others point out your faults, you will be very happy. This is what we often say: "You will be happy if you smell it". Zilu was a student of Confucius. He was a rough man, but he had good qualities that made him happy when he heard about it. So Mencius used this sentence to praise Zilu.

47. Knowing shame is almost courageous. ?"Book of Rites? Doctrine of the Mean"

The main idea of ??the motto: Having a sense of shame is close to being brave.

This sentence connects shame and courage, emphasizing that being able to recognize mistakes and know shame is also a kind of courage.

48. A thousand-foot embankment collapsed with ant holes. ?"Han Feizi·Yu Lao"

The main idea of ??the motto: A thousand-foot-long embankment collapsed because of tiny ants. This sentence is a metaphor for not paying attention to small problems, which will lead to big disasters. Later generations also often said that "a dike of thousands of miles breaks in an ant nest", reminding people to be on guard against the slightest change.

49. Don’t do evil because it’s small, and don’t do good because it’s small. ?"Three Kingdoms? Book of Shu? Biography of the First Master" Pei Songzhi's Notes

The main idea of ??the motto: Don't do bad things just because they are small, and don't just do good things because they are small. This sentence shows that both bad and good character are formed bit by bit, so don't underestimate the small things.

50. If you are doing good, be prepared; if you are doing evil, go ahead. ?Yan Zhitui's "Yan's Family Instructions: Something Happens"

The main idea of ??the motto is: to actively participate in doing good things, and to avoid doing bad things. This sentence emphasizes that being a human being should not only distinguish right from wrong, but also implement it in action, try your best to do good things, and never do bad things.

51. Using copper as a mirror, you can straighten your clothes; using ancient times as a mirror, you can know the ups and downs; using people as a mirror, you can understand gains and losses. ?"Old Tang Book? Biography of Wei Zheng"

The main idea of ??the motto: Use a bronze mirror as a mirror to organize your clothes; use history as a mirror to understand the laws of the rise and fall of dynasties; use people as a mirror to know your own destiny. Gains and losses. Among them, "taking the past as a mirror" and "taking people as a mirror" are of special significance to the development of the country and the growth of individuals.

52. When the year is cold, the pines and cypresses will wither. ?"The Analects of Confucius? Zihan"

The main idea of ??the motto: Only when the weather is cold can you see that the pines and cypresses are the last to wither. Later generations often use pines and cypresses to praise strong people who are not afraid of difficulties and are determined in real life.

53. When heaven is about to assign a great responsibility to a person, he must first strain his mind, strain his muscles and bones, starve his body and skin, deplete his body, and mess up his actions. ?"Mencius? Gao Zixia"

The main idea of ??the motto: When God is about to entrust a major mission to a person, it will first make his mind suffer, his body will be tired, he will starve, and his skin will be thin. , things are always unsatisfactory. This passage profoundly reveals that hardship and adversity can temper people's will, increase their talents, and achieve great things in the future.

54. If you persevere, the rotten wood will not break; if you persevere, the metal and stone can be carved. ?"Xunzi Encouraging Learning"

The main idea of ??the motto: If you give up engraving halfway, even rotten wood cannot be broken; if you keep engraving, even metal and stone can be carved with patterns. This sentence uses sculpture as a metaphor to illustrate that you must have perseverance and perseverance in doing things.

55. Stones can be broken, but not strong; elixirs can be ground, but not red. ?"Lu's Spring and Autumn Period? Integrity"

The main idea of ??the motto: Stone can be broken, but its inherent hardness can never be changed; cinnabar can be ground, but its own red color can never be changed. These two sentences can be used as a metaphor to say that a person with a strong will and high moral character will not change his beliefs even if he suffers hardships.

56. With sincerity, gold and stone are opened. ?"Book of the Later Han Dynasty? Biography of the Ten Kings of Guangwu"

The main idea of ??the motto: As long as you have the intention to make it, even gold and stone can be broken. This sentence was later often used as a saying: "Sincerity leads to gold and stone". People used it as a metaphor that as long as the will is firm and the mind is single-minded, nothing is impossible.

57. Worry and labor can rejuvenate a country, while leisure can perish. ?"New History of the Five Dynasties? Preface to the Biography of Lingguan"

The main idea of ??the motto: Worrying about state affairs can make the country prosperous and developed, while pursuing ease and enjoyment can lead to one's own destruction. This sentence is similar to the saying "Be born in sorrow, die in happiness". They both emphasize the need to be aware of sorrow and not be greedy for pleasure.

58. Those who accomplished great things in ancient times not only had extraordinary talents, but also had perseverance.

? Su Shi's "Chao Cuo Lun"

The main idea of ??the motto: People who were able to achieve great things in ancient times were not only because of their extraordinary talents, but also because of their perseverance. This sentence emphasizes that if a person wants to achieve a career, he must dare to face difficulties, fight tenaciously, and persevere.

59. The tree that hugs each other is born from the smallest grain; the nine-story platform starts from tired soil; a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. ?"Laozi" Chapter 64

The main idea of ??the motto: A big tree that can only be hugged by two arms is grown from tiny buds; a nine-story high platform is made from a basket and a basket. Baskets of soil are piled up; a journey of thousands of miles begins with the first step. This passage uses vivid metaphors to show that things develop from small to large, and everything must be down-to-earth and start bit by bit.

60. Although scholars have knowledge, their conduct is fundamental. ?"Mozi? Self-cultivation"

The main idea of ??the motto: Although scholars are knowledgeable, personal practice is the foundation. This sentence points out that the knowledge obtained from books is indirect and must be tested in practice before it can be perfected, and practice itself is the ultimate goal of learning knowledge.