1. When you are old and strong, you would rather have a gray-headed heart? Be poor and strong, and never fall into the clouds. ——"Preface to Prince Teng's Pavilion" by Wang Bo of the Tang Dynasty

Translation: Although you are old, your ambition should be stronger. How can you change your mood when you are old? Although the situation is difficult, one's integrity should be firmer and one should never abandon one's ambition.

2. Most of the sages in the past arrived late, so don’t be afraid of frost on your temples. ——Fang Qian of the Tang Dynasty, "Yi Qiantang County Luming Mansion"

Translation: In the past, many accomplished people became famous only when they were older, so now there is no need to worry about not getting ahead when you are older, just stick to it. will succeed.

3. The ancients spared no effort in their knowledge, and only when they are young and old can they achieve success. ——Lu You, Song Dynasty, "Winter Night Reading to Show Ziyu"

Translation: The ancients spared no effort in learning, and often did not achieve success until old age.

4. Those who achieve early may not succeed, and those who arrive late may not fail. ——"Jingshi Tongyan·Volume 18"

Translation: People who mature early may not necessarily be successful, and people who mature late may not be unremarkable.

5. Who can say that middle-aged people cannot achieve their ambitions when they are full of ambitions? ——"Two Elegies of Su Caiwen" by Ouyang Xiu of the Northern Song Dynasty

Translation: I have great ambitions to build a career and live an extraordinary life. Although I have reached middle age, who says middle age? If you can't fulfill your ambition, I believe that I will be able to achieve my ambition.