1. "Inscription on My Brother and Nephew's Book Hall" - Du Xunhe of the Tang Dynasty

Why do you live in poverty and the road is endless? In times of chaos, it is the same as in times of tranquility.

Although his family is in a war zone, his brother and nephew often practice rituals and music.

The shadow of bamboo on the window shakes on the desk, and the sound of wild spring flows into the inkstone pond.

Young people work hard all their lives, and don’t waste time and effort.

Translation: Although the house I live in is simple, my knowledge has not decreased. I am still the same as before, even though there is war outside. Although there is a war in my hometown, my brother and nephew are still receiving the enlightenment of Confucianism. The shadow of the bamboo outside the window is still swaying on the desk, and the ink in the inkstone seems to make the tinkling sound of wild spring water. The efforts you make when you are young are important things that will last a lifetime. Don't relax your efforts at all as the time flies by.

2. "Poems of a Child Prodigy" - Wang Zhu of the Song Dynasty

A man of many talents and high ambitions throughout his life.

Others carry swords, but I have a pen like a knife.

Translation: I am well-read in classics and history, full of talents, and ambitious. Many people's ambition is to fight on the battlefield and achieve meritorious service, while their own ambition is to study literature and use the "pen" as a weapon.

3. "To the Drinking Tour" - Li He of the Tang Dynasty

I am so obsessed that I can't find a way to do it. When the rooster sings, the whole world becomes white.

Young men should take care of their worries. Who cares about the coldness and sits there humming?

Translation: I have a lost soul that cannot be retrieved. When the rooster crows, the world becomes bright. Young people should have great ambitions. Who will pity you for being alone and sighing?

4. "Qinyuanchun·Changsha" - Modern Mao Zedong

Qia was a classmate in his youth, in his prime; he was full of scholarly energy and scolded Fang Qiu.

To point out the country and inspire the words, the dung is like thousands of households. ?

Translation: The students are in their youth and in their prime; everyone is full of ambition, high spirits, and full of energy. Commenting on national affairs and writing these articles that stirred up turmoil and promoted purity, the warlords and bureaucrats at that time were treated like dirt.

5. "Two Poems on a Young Man's Journey" - Li Bai of the Tang Dynasty

Hitting buildings and drinking fine wine, singing sword songs and changing the water.

After passing by Prince Yan, I became entrusted with Bingzhou's son.

When a young man is full of energy and courage, there is a time when he will work hard.

Don’t bully each other when fighting against Lu Goujian.

Translation: Like Gao Jianli, he builds buildings and drinks in Yan City, and like Jing Ke, he plays swords and laments in Yishui River. You should get to know people like Prince Dan of Yan who love virtues, and make friends like the knights of Bingzhou. A young man with great ambitions will have a time of intense exertion in the future. If you meet a chivalrous man like Lu Goujian again, you should declare your family status in advance. If there is a fight for a title, please keep your trust and don't deceive each other.