The speaker is innocent and the listener is warned. (preface to the book of songs)

Give me a peach and give it back to Li. ("The Book of Songs, Elegance and Pity")

Take a long breath to hide your tears and mourn the hardships of people's lives. (Qu Yuan (Li Sao))

There is a long way to go in Xiu Yuan, and I will go up and down. (Qu Yuan (Li Sao))

Shorter feet and longer inches. ("Chu Ci Buju")

Full loss, little gain. ("Shangshu")

It is human nature to make mistakes. It's hard to change after that. (Zuo zhuan)

Don't forget the past, the teacher of the future ("Warring States Policy Zhao Ce")

It is never too late to mend. ("Warring States Policy Chu Ce")

Know yourself and know yourself, and you will win every battle. ("Sun Tzu's Art of War, Seeking Attack")

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. ("Lao Zi Sixty-four Chapters")

Misfortune depends on happiness, and happiness depends on misfortune. ("Lao Zi" Chapter 58)

Mills of God grind slowly but sure. ("Lao Zi" Chapter seventy-three)

He who knows others is wise, and he who knows himself is wise. ("Lao Zi")