1. A wise man will lose something if he thinks a lot; a fool will gain something if he thinks a lot. ("Historical Records: Biography of the Marquis of Huaiyin")

Explanation: A smart person will think a thousand times, but one time he will make a mistake; a stupid person will think a thousand times, but one time he will think more thoroughly.

2. Not forgetting the past is the teacher of the future. ("Historical Records: The Chronicles of Qin Shihuang")

Explanation: Learning from past experiences and lessons can serve as a reference for the future. Designed to remind people of the lessons of the past.

3. Xiang Zhuang’s sword dance was aimed at Pei Gong. ("Historical Records of Xiang Yu")

Explanation: The purpose of Xiang Zhuang's sword dance was to assassinate Liu Bang. It is a metaphor that the true intentions of words and actions are different.

4. People’s opinions make gold, but accumulation destroys bones. ("Historical Records·Biography of Zhang Yi")

Explanation: It is criticized by everyone, even if it is as solid as iron and stone, it can be melted; if the slander continues, it will be difficult for people to survive and they will be destroyed. Later, it was said that people's words are terrifying and can kill people.

5. A person with sufficient food and clothing knows honor and disgrace. ("Historical Records·Biography of Guan Yan")

Explanation: If the warehouses are abundant, the people will know etiquette; if food and clothing are abundant, the people will know honor and shame.

6. A scholar will die for a confidant, and a woman will tolerate a confidant. ("Historical Records: Biographies of Assassins")

Explanation: A man is willing to die for someone who understands and appreciates him, and a beautiful woman is willing to modify her appearance for someone who admires her.