1. Do not deliberately turn potential allies into opponents.
2. Humans have one mouth but two ears, because listening should be done twice as much as speaking.
3. Those who wish to live peacefully should not take on too many tasks, whether private or public, nor should they undertake things beyond their ability and nature. Even when fate smiles upon them and seems to lead them to greatness, they should remain cautious and avoid touching upon things beyond their capacity. —Democritus [Ancient Greece]
4. Life happens only once; why stay stuck in the past? Face reality with a smile and grace, and be confident that the blue sky and white clouds belong to you forever.
5. Shyness is a feeling of fear or the fear of losing face, which prevents a person from committing despicable acts.
6. The scientific rule of life is that all prejudices must be tested, and all phenomena that are not yet understood or controlled must undergo theoretical research and be placed under the rule of science. [Germany] Gadamer, "In Praise of Theory — Collected Works"
7. When you are misunderstood by others, endure it; when you are unreasonably attacked by others, endure it as well; but when you have done something that your conscience condemns, you should weep bitterly—only then can you be true to yourself!
8. Win at all costs; win no matter how terrible it is; win no matter how long and difficult the road may be. Because without victory, one cannot survive. —Churchill
9. Science and art are as essential to humans as food, drink, and clothing, perhaps even more so. Truth is the guiding light. Without ideals, there is no steady direction; without direction, there is no life. Truth expressed through language is a tremendous force in human life.
10. Once the sail in your heart has been raised, do not let it fall.
11. Do not sigh for the years that have passed; you must face the fleeting time head-on. —Brecht
12. The difference between humans and animals is that humans have emotions.
13. Most people have eyes, but few have reason. (UK)
14. Though it is only a gentle blessing, it is the voice of my heart.
15. Suffering is a stepping stone for geniuses, a fortune for the capable, and a bottomless abyss for the weak.
16. If you do not receive the smile you deserve from others, be generous and give them your smile instead.
17. An idle person without books and ink is like a living zombie. —Nobel
18. Work is a pleasure for humans. —[Ancient Greece] Aesop
19. Finding the root of evil is equivalent to eliminating half of it. —Winston Churchill
20. May you be whiter as a piece of jade; may you be purer as a grain of gold; and may you shine forever as a star.
21. A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings shame to his mother. —[Israel] Solomon
22. A truly civilized person is one who knows their mission in life.
23. Transcend yourself, affirm yourself, and create yourself.
24. Last year I went to Greece and found that although incomes there are not very high, the lifestyle is very relaxed. I found they live so well—as long as they can eat and drink their fill, they earn just enough and never sacrifice their happiness. Why can't we do the same? We are tied down by money. (Liu Huan)
25. Vain people have nothing to do because they are bored, while diligent people never finish their tasks.
