Without deep reflection, one cannot attain the Way. What is gained without deep thought is easily lost.
Do not forget what you once possessed, and cherish even more what is difficult to obtain. Do not give up on what belongs to you, do not force what does not, and let what is lost remain as a memory.
One must be self-reliant to have self-respect, and have self-respect to achieve mutual respect. Having the courage to admit flaws and mistakes is essential to self-strengthening. The character of a sound nation rests on individual striving, not on outbursts of rage.
Avoid arguing with supervisors in public; doing so leaves you with no way forward but to leave.
Honesty is like fruit buried in the soil, while lies are like flamboyant flowers on a branch. Though lies may offer temporary beauty, their wilting is inevitable, whereas honesty will take root and flourish.
By refusing to settle for the status quo and refusing to accept mediocrity, one can play a magnificent symphony of life through courageous struggle.
Don't say you lack stamina, don't say the opponent's elbows are hard, don't say the ball is too slippery; you only need to master the basics. Even if the opponent is difficult, even if they use dirty tricks or foul language, you only need to master the basics. — Li-Ning
To acknowledge one's own greatness is to acknowledge one's own foolishness.
To constantly progress, to face all difficulties bravely, and to strive to overcome them is the law of survival. Conversely, evasion is the act of a coward and will ultimately lead to more crises.
Do not lose heart over temporary setbacks.
Making simple things complex requires imagination but often results in obfuscation; making complex things simple requires the power of generalization and, more importantly, honesty.
Fear not the long road, but fear a short ambition; fear not slowness, but fear constant stopping; fear not poverty, but fear laziness; fear not a fierce opponent, but fear your own trembling.
Wealth is not your lifelong friend, but friends are your lifelong wealth.
A pessimist sees opportunity in every disaster, while a despondent person sees disaster in every opportunity.
Do not think success is too far away. Sometimes it is very close, and we only miss it due to our own negligence.
