The famous sentences in Wang Chong's "Lunheng" include:

1. Those who are not good in virtue cannot be far-sighted, and those who are not talented cannot be broad-minded.

The words come from "Lunheng·Bie Tongpian" by Wang Chong of the Eastern Han Dynasty. People without noble moral character will not have lofty ideals. People who do not have great talent cannot have extensive knowledge.

2. If the chisel continues, the trench will be deep; if the ax continues, the salary will increase.

The words come from "Lunheng·Minglu" by Wang Chong of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Keep digging the ditch, so that the ditch will become deeper and deeper. Keep cutting down trees, so there will be a lot of firewood.

3. When the cold is not tired, the frost will not fall; when the temperature is not warm and the sun is not warm, the ice will not release.

The words come from "Lunheng·Ganxu" by Wang Chong of the Eastern Han Dynasty. If the cold hadn't accumulated every day, there would have been no frost or snow. If it is not kept warm for a long time, the ice and snow will not melt.

4. A horse can travel a thousand miles without being arrogant; when a man is a wise man, he does not need to be conceited.

The words come from Wang Chong's "Lunheng·Shu" of the Eastern Han Dynasty. A flatterer who can travel a thousand miles is not necessarily a thousand-mile horse. The sage and person that people hope to be do not necessarily have to be like Confucius and Mozi.

5. Nothing can be known until it is effective, and nothing can be said without evidence.

The words come from "Lunheng·Bo Burial" by Wang Chong of the Eastern Han Dynasty. It is a good way to test whether something is right or wrong by using actual results; and a good way to test whether a conclusion is correct is to see whether its arguments are sufficient and reasonable.

6. Mao Qiang and Xi Shi, those who praise her well cannot cover up her good qualities; those who praise her well cannot cover up her ugliness.

The words come from "Lunheng·Ziji" by Wang Chong of the Eastern Han Dynasty. For beauties like Mao Qiang and Xi Shi, even those who can slander others cannot cover up their beauty; for ugly women like Ammu and Wopup, even those who can praise others cannot cover up their ugliness. False words cannot conceal the truth.

7. When it comes to ethics but not luxury, things are noble but not harmonious.

The words come from "Lunheng·Ziji" by Wang Chong of the Eastern Han Dynasty. When discussing, it is important to seek truth from facts rather than pursuing fancy words. When doing things, it is important to focus on practical results rather than a good reputation.

8. There are many fallen flowers in the abundant grass, and many dead branches in the lush forests.

The words come from Wang Chong's "Lunheng·Ziji" of the Eastern Han Dynasty. There are many dead leaves in the fertile grassland; there are also many dry branches in the dense forest.

9. Those who are above are those who know below.

The words come from Wang Chong's "Lunheng·Answers to Ni" of the Eastern Han Dynasty. When a house leaks, the people below know where the leak is. It is a metaphor that when officials above make mistakes, the people below can see clearly.

10. There are different winds in a thousand miles, but there is no thunder in a hundred miles.

The words come from "Lunheng·Leixu" by Wang Chong of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Places thousands of miles apart have different winds. A hundred miles apart, the sound of thunder is also different.