1. Keep your original intention and remain unchanged. ——Su Shi's "Return of the Beggar County in Hangzhou"
Translation: Stick to the original intention and never change.
2. If water flows slowly, it can penetrate rocks. ——Zhai Hao's "Popular Chapter? Geography"
Translation: A thin stream of water flowing through a stone for a long time can penetrate it.
3. Failure to be determined will ultimately lead to failure. ——Zhu Xi's "Zhu Zi Yu Lei"
Translation: Failure in determination will lead to failure in the end.
4. Even though he died nine times, he still has no regrets. ——Qu Yuan's "Li Sao"
Translation: Even if I die nine times, I will never regret stopping.
5. Be poor and strong, and never fall into the clouds. ——Wang Bo's "Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng"
Translation: When you are in poverty, you should be more determined and never lose your noble aspirations.