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.