"I have always maintained the belief that the meaning of life lies in giving, giving, not accepting, nor striving"

Ba Jin's famous saying:

The meaning of life lies in giving, not accepting, nor taking. -ba Jin

I will be happy to do things, no matter how big or small, as instructed by my faith. -Ba Jin

How to be a man? How to be a good person? This is what I have been exploring for decades. -Ba Jin

Ideals don't abandon those who pursue painstakingly. As long as you don't stop pursuing, you will be bathed in the glory of ideals. -ba Jin

The power that dominates a soldier's actions is faith. He can endure all difficulties and pains and achieve his chosen goals. -ba Jin

I can't live without nostalgia for the world. What ties my heart is friendship, because I have countless friends scattered around. -Ba Jin

The more you say nice words, the more you get out of hand. Once you become a habit, you become addicted, and instead of talking empty words, your life is sad. -ba Jin

everyone should abide by the law of life, link the fate of the individual with the fate of the nation and put the survival of the individual in the survival of the group. -ba Jin

A soldier is always pursuing the light. He doesn't lie under the clear sky and enjoy the sunshine, but burns a torch in the dark to light the way for people and make them walk towards dawn. -ba Jin

in pursuit of light and heat, people would rather give up their lives, and life is lovely. But a cold and lonely life is not as good as a vigorous death. -Ba Jin

Life is like a diary, and everyone wants to write down his own experience. But how humble he was when he compared his diary with his oath! -ba Jin

a youthful and lively heart will never stay sad. -Ba Jin

The more you say nice words, the more you get out of hand. Once you become a habit, you become addicted, and instead of talking empty words, your life is sad. -ba Jin

everyone should abide by the law of life, link the fate of the individual with the fate of the nation and put the survival of the individual in the survival of the group. -Ba Jin

Ideals don't abandon those who pursue painstakingly. As long as you don't stop pursuing, you will be bathed in the glory of ideals. -ba Jin

The power that dominates a soldier's actions is faith. He can endure all difficulties and pains and achieve his chosen goals. -ba Jin

I will be happy to do things, no matter how big or small, as instructed by my faith. -ba Jin

I can't live without nostalgia for the world. What ties my heart is friendship, because I have countless friends scattered around. -Ba Jin