If time is grasped firmly, it is as precious as gold; if it slips through your fingers, it vanishes like water.
A sword not sharpened will rust; a person not learning will fall behind.
I prefer to rely on my own strength to open up my future rather than seek the favor of the powerful.
I will strive hard to appear before those who once denied me in my best form.
Life is like an anvil; the more it is struck, the more sparks it flies.
If a person does not climb to the highest peak, he cannot have a moment of peace, nor will he feel the tranquility and glory of life.
In times of success, one must curb arrogance; in times of failure, one must endure anger.
Diligence means the passion of today, not the determination of tomorrow, nor the guarantee of the day after.
The clock ticks as the hands move: seconds are soldiers marching in proud ranks, minutes are sergeants, and hours are brave officers leading the charge. Therefore, when you feel bored and lost in thought, remember that you command an army of thousands. You are their commander. As you review them, ask yourself: have they played their greatest role in the battle?
If a sapling refuses pruning out of fear of pain, it will never become a tree of value.
Living in this world is like a ship sailing in the ocean; the most important thing is to discern the direction of progress.
Life is like a book. The foolish skim through it, while the wise read it carefully. Why? Because we can only read it once.
Those who accomplished great deeds in antiquity possessed not only extraordinary talent but also unwavering will.
Steadfastness of purpose is one of the most essential sources of strength in character and one of the key tools for success. Without it, even genius will toil in vain amidst confusing and contradictory paths.
A man who does not display his lofty aspirations betrays the eight-foot frame born of heaven.
