1. Even if we are a candle, we should "let the tears dry when the candle turns to ashes"; even if we are just a match, we should shine at the critical moment; even if our bones are gone after death. When it rots, it will turn into phosphorus fire and burn in the wilderness. ——Ai Qing
2. But some people are afraid of light, and some are full of hatred for light, because the needle light emitted by the light stings their selfish eyes. All tyrants in history and treacherous ministers of various dynasties, All greedy people, in order to steal wealth and monopolize wealth, do everything possible to imprison light, because light can make people awaken. ——Ai Qing
3. I was hungry and played the reed flute proudly. People laughed at my posture because that was my posture! People can't get used to my songs because they are my songs! ——Ai Qing
4. Anything that can promote the upward development of mankind is the most beautiful, kind and poetic. ——Ai Qing
5. Why do I always have tears in my eyes? Because I love this land deeply. ——Ai Qing
6. A sailor said that what he liked most was the white waves caused by anchoring. The noise of the chain, one looking forward to departure, the other looking forward to arrival. ——Ai Qing
7. The combination of selfishness and greed will hatch many poisonous snakes that harm others. ——Ai Qing
8. Some people may not be able to reach the other shore, but we all share the sea. ——Ai Qing
9. Even if we are a candle, we should "tears dry when the candle turns to ashes." Even if we are just a match, we should shine at the critical moment. Even if our bones rot after we die, Understanding also becomes phosphorus fire that burns in the wilderness. ——Ai Qing
10. Style is character. ——Ai Qing
11. No matter how high, thick or long the wall is, how can it stop millions of people from having thoughts that are freer than the wind, a will that is deeper than the land, and a desire that is longer than time. ——Ai Qing
12. There is no eternal night in the world, and there is no eternal winter in the world. ——Ai Qing