To those who act, things are accomplished. Breaking pots and sinking boats, the two hundred Qin passes eventually fell to Chu. To those who toil, heaven does not abandon; lying on firewood and tasting gall, three thousand Yue soldiers could swallow Wu.
Bees gather nectar from a hundred flowers to make honey; people read many books to clarify truth.
The three most precious things in the world are knowledge, food, and friendship. - Burmese Proverb
Reading a book increases wisdom.
Without going through the storm, how can one see the rainbow? - "True Hero"
The establishment of great life achievements lies not in knowledge, but in action.
All limitations begin within one's own heart.
Genius should never look down upon diligence. - Pliny the Younger
Our most effective capital is our reputation, which works for us 24 hours a day.
Skills are refined through diligence and ruined by play; actions are formed through thought and destroyed by casualness. - Han Yu
Inspiration is nothing but the reward for tenacious labor. - Repin
Without eating, one is hungry; without reading, one is foolish.
Lush seedlings need water; growing youths need learning.
Accumulating knowledge is better than hoarding gold and silver. - European Proverb
Adorning oneself with pearls is not as good as enriching oneself with knowledge.
Labor is the source of knowledge; knowledge is the guide to life.
Success has always been in trying.
Instead of admiring fish from the edge of the cliff, better to retreat and knit a net.
Cleverness comes from diligence; talent lies in accumulation. - Hua Luogeng
Food nourishes the body; books enrich wisdom.
Dissatisfaction with oneself is the fundamental characteristic of anyone with true genius. - Chekhov