1. The journey of a husband and gentleman is to cultivate one’s character through tranquility, and to cultivate virtue through frugality. If it is not indifferent, it will not clear its aspirations, and if it is not tranquil, it will not be far-reaching. ——Zhuge Liang

2. If you have the heart for fame and wealth, you can transcend the world. ——Hong Zicheng

3. Being rich and noble unjustly is like a floating cloud to me. ——Confucius

4. Wealth and honor are not what I wish for, and an imperial hometown cannot be expected. ——Tao Yuanming

5. Don’t talk about fame and fortune. Fame and fortune are personal enemies. ——Du Mu

6. Fewer desires lead to a calm mind, and a calm mind leads to simpler things. ——Xue Xuan

7. If the desire is weak, the heart will be empty, if the heart is empty, the qi will be clear, and if the qi is clear, the mind will be clear. ——Xue Xuan

8. Don’t hide yourself with any selfish interests, and don’t burden yourself with any selfish desires. ——Zhu Xi

9. Don’t be tempted by praise and don’t be afraid of slander. ——Xunzi

10. I also laugh at the fame and fortune of Chang'an, but the world of mortals is half a horse's hoof. ——Shang Yan