The meanings of hundreds of famous sayings are as follows:
1. Failure is the mother of success. Meaning: Failure allows people to learn lessons and become better equipped to succeed.
2. Since ancient times, no one has ever died, leaving a loyal heart to illuminate history. Meaning: Celebrities in history all made sacrifices and contributions. We must have firm beliefs and pursuits.
3. If the sky is healthy, a gentleman will strive to strengthen himself; if the terrain is weak, a gentleman will be virtuous. Meaning: The movement of heaven is vigorous and everlasting, and people should follow the example of heaven and earth, constantly reflecting on themselves and improving themselves; the way of earth is pliable and silent, and people should carry all things with great virtue.
4. Black-haired people don’t know how to study diligently early, and white-haired people regret studying late. Meaning: If you don’t know how to study diligently when you are young, you will regret not taking the time to study when you are old.
5. Water drops penetrate rocks, and ropes cut off wood. Meaning: As long as you persist and persevere, you can overcome any difficulties and achieve your goals.
6. If you learn without thinking, you will be in vain; if you think without learning, you will be in danger. Meaning: If you just read without thinking, you will gain nothing; if you just think without reading, you will go astray.
7. If a worker wants to do his job well, he must first sharpen his tools. Meaning: To do something well, you must first prepare the necessary tools and conditions.
8. Smart and eager to learn, and not ashamed to ask questions. Meaning: A smart and understanding person should study diligently and not be afraid to ask for advice from people of lower status.
9. Where there is a will, there is a way. If the cauldron sinks the boat, one hundred and two Qin passes will eventually belong to Chu. Meaning: As long as you have determination and perseverance, you can overcome difficulties and achieve your goals.
10. 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. Meaning: Without accumulating tiny steps, you cannot complete a thousand-mile journey; without gathering tiny currents, you cannot form a river or sea.
11. The Skynet is vast and sparse. Meaning: Although heaven’s net is thin, no criminal can escape punishment.
12. The authorities are confused, but the bystanders are clear. Meaning: As things develop, those in authority tend to lose their way, while bystanders can see more clearly.
13. Good medicine is bitter in the mouth and good for the disease, and honest advice is bad for the ears and good for the action. Meaning: Although good medicine is bitter, it is beneficial to the treatment of diseases; although correct opinions sound uncomfortable, they are beneficial to action.
14. Three feet of ice cannot be frozen in one day. Meaning: Changes in things do not happen suddenly, but are the result of long-term accumulation and gradual change.
15. The strong wind knows the strong grass, and the rough wind knows the honest minister. Meaning: A person's true character and loyalty can only be seen in adversity.
16. Be tireless in learning and teaching. Meaning: Study must be diligent and hard-working, and teaching must be patient in imparting knowledge.
17. Everyone has their own preferences for radish and green vegetables. Meaning: Different people have different likes and preferences.
18. You can’t see Mount Tai even if you have eyes. Meaning: Sometimes what you see with your eyes may not be the truth, so you need to stay humble and open-minded.
19. Water drops penetrate the stone, and the rope cuts the wood. Meaning: As long as you persist and persevere, you can overcome any difficulties and achieve your goals.
20. If you have ambitions, you will not grow taller; if you have no ambitions, you will live a hundred years in vain. Meaning: As long as you have determination and perseverance, you can achieve success no matter how old you are.
21. A blessing in disguise. Meaning: Sometimes losing something may lead to better results.
22. A wise man will make a mistake every time he makes a thousand mistakes; a fool will make a mistake every time he makes a mistake. Meaning: Smart people always make mistakes when thinking about problems.