1. Heaven is strong, and a gentleman strives for self-improvement-Zhou Wenwang Ji Chang

Source: The Book of Changes

means that the universe keeps running, and people should follow the example of heaven and earth and make constant progress forever.

2. The winner is strong, and the winner is strong. -Laozi

Source: Chapter 33 of Laozi

Interpretation: "The winner" relies on the brute force of the individual; "Self-winner" relies on strong will. He who can overcome himself is a man with lofty aspirations. The ambition of heaven and earth is the road to harvest and the source of strength to overcome everything. Only the "self-winner" is the real strong.

3. If Heaven is going to demote him to a great post, he must first suffer his mind, work his bones and muscles, starve his body and skin, empty his body, and mess up his actions. -Mencius

Source: Mencius told his son

Interpretation: If God wants to put a heavy responsibility on someone, he must first make his mind upset, his bones and muscles tired, his body hungry, his body empty and weak, and his every action unsatisfactory, so as to inspire his mind, make his temperament patient and increase his abilities that he does not have.

4. It's a long way to go, and I will go up and down for it. -Qu Yuan

Source: Li Sao

Interpretation: The road is narrow and endless, and I will try my best to find the sun in my heart. Combined with the context, it expresses Qu Yuan's positive enterprising mentality of "exploring the road before it is completely dark".

5. Self-cultivation and self-improvement are worthy of Yao Yu. -Xunzi

Source: Xunzi Self-cultivation

Interpretation: If you achieve self-improvement through moral cultivation, your reputation can be as good as that of ancient sages Yao and Yu.