Lin Zexu’s famous aphorisms

1. Opium is poisoning the world, causing great harm, and the law should be strict. If we still take this seriously, it will mean that in a few decades, the Central Plains will have few soldiers who can defend the enemy, and there will be no silver to pay for it.

2. If the opium supply is not exhausted for a day, and this minister will not return for a day, I swear to stay committed to this matter, and there will be no reason to stop.

3. There is an ancient Buddha standing in a pavilion, crouching and chanting sutras. The mountain springs are used as bells and chimes to encourage the fall, and the autumn colors are all over the rocks and the clouds have sounds.

4. Whoever can combine three lives with wisdom and blessing will be unworthy of occupying all the time. It is better to sit down and hold a branch when you realize that Youtan Tiannv is scattered.

5. If my descendants are like me, they will do nothing with their money. If they are wise and rich, they will harm their ambitions.

6. The sea accepts hundreds of rivers, and tolerance is great; standing on a wall of thousands of feet, without desire is strong.

7. Feng shui is useless if you have bad intentions.

8. If parents are unfilial, worshiping gods is of no use.

9. It is useless to make friends if brothers are at odds with each other.

10. Reading is useless if you behave inappropriately.

11. Being eccentric and smart is useless.

12. Being arrogant and arrogant is useless for being knowledgeable.

13. When times are bad, it’s useless to ask for help.

13. Taking money from others without giving away is useless.

14. Medicine is of no use at all costs.

15. Evil and unbridled desires are useless.

Lin Zexu’s poems

1. If you seek to benefit the country’s life and death, why should you avoid it because of misfortune or fortune?

2. If your strength is weak and your responsibilities are heavy, your spirit will be exhausted for a long time. If you continue to be exhausted and mediocre, you will definitely not be able to survive.

3. Relegated residence is due to the kindness of the king, and it is appropriate to cultivate the weak and strong in the garrison.

4. Talking stories with the mountain wife, trying to sing and die.

5. I have no long-term strategy to calm the barbarian atmosphere. I am ashamed to say that I am training the naval force with building ships.

6. I heard that the wolves are greedy and are now gradually conquered, but I still have many thoughts about preventing cannibalization.

7. Looking at the snow of the Tianshan Mountains with a white head, who can touch the sea clouds with bare hands?

8. Thank you Xinshi for your gift of pearls and jade, but I can’t help but feel sorry for Du Sixun.

9. Send me Liangzhou's schedule, and drive me to be thin, stupid, short and light.

10. Talking loudly and drinking heavily are like laughing in the west, and groaning in anger is like marching to the north.