The famous old sayings about Hongyi are as follows:

1. The sun rises in the east and rains in the west. There is no sunshine but there is sunshine.

2. Scholars must be ambitious and have a long way to go. Isn't it important to be benevolent when one considers one's own responsibilities? Isn't it too far to be done after death? - "The Analects of Confucius"

3. Insights into worldly affairs are all knowledge, and understanding human feelings is just writing.

4. If the ambition is small, it will be easy to achieve. If the ambition is small, there will be no way to make progress. ——Zhang Zai's "Confucian Classics"

5. When the body is dead, the spirit is the spirit, and the soul is the ghost.

6. What is lost in the east is gained in the mulberry tree.

7. I examine myself three times a day. Are you disloyal to others? Are you distrustful of friends? Are you not accustomed to teaching? - "The Analects"

8. Being eager to learn is close to knowledge, practicing hard is close to benevolence, and knowing shame is close to courage. ——"The Doctrine of the Mean"

9. The edge of a sword comes from sharpening, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold.

10. Those who accomplished great things in ancient times not only had extraordinary talents, but also had perseverance. ——Su Shi

11. I examine myself three times a day. Are you being disloyal to others? Are you not trusting your friends? Are you not accustomed to teaching? - "The Analects of Confucius"

12. Heaven moves vigorously, and a gentleman strives to constantly strive for self-improvement. The terrain is kun, and a gentleman carries things with kindness. ——"Book of Changes"

13. To learn a hundred things, one must first be determined. ——Zhu Xi

14. Play a thousand tunes and then the sound will dawn; watch a thousand swords and then recognize the weapon.

15. Be broad-minded and make reservations. ——Su Shi

16. It takes ten years to grow trees and a hundred years to cultivate people.

17. Being eager to learn is close to knowledge, practicing hard is close to benevolence, and knowing shame is close to courage. ——"The Doctrine of the Mean"

18. If you have enough food and clothing, you will know the etiquette. If you have enough food and clothing, you will know the honor and disgrace.

19. There are many reasons for success and failure in learning. You must first find the reasons from yourself, then you can be inspired and find the direction of your efforts.

20. There is no intention to stay or go, just watch the flowers blooming and falling in front of the court; not surprised by the favor or disgrace, just follow the clouds rolling in the sky. ——"Notes from Youchuang"

21. Those who enjoy the happiness of the people will also enjoy their happiness; those who worry about the worries of the people will also worry about their worries. ——"Mencius Liang Hui"

22. Mountains do not shy away from soil, so they can reach their height; seas do not shy away from water, so they can reach their depth! Behind every hard work, there must be a double reward.