Old steed lies in its stable, yet its ambition remains for a thousand miles; in the twilight years of a hero, his heroic spirit never ceases. — Cao Cao
It is a pitiable state of mind to be without ideals and yet to be irresolute. — Francis Bacon
The ideal of life is for an ideal life. — Zhang Wentian
The higher the goal a person pursues, the faster his talents develop, and the more beneficial he becomes to society. — Maxim Gorky
Many pay the price of their youth's happiness for success. — Mozart
To achieve a great cause, one must start with small things. — Lenin
Divine work is in everyone's daily affairs; an ideal future lies in starting from one drop at a time. — Xie Juezai
Only those filled with confidence can immerse themselves in life with confidence anywhere and realize their own will. — Maxim Gorky
What determines a person's life and entire destiny is often just a single instant. — Goethe
Setting a goal is the door to a career; working is the journey into the room. — Pasteur
Only by enduring the arduous work of long-term development and immersing oneself deeply in tasks for a long time can one expect to achieve something. — Hegel
Strong confidence can enable ordinary people to achieve astonishing feats. — Marton
The commander of an army may be taken, but the will of a common man cannot be taken. — Confucius
Those who achieved great things in ancient times not only possessed extraordinary talent, but also unyielding perseverance. — Su Shi
Everyone has certain ideals, which determine the direction of their efforts and judgments. In this sense, I have never regarded comfort and pleasure as the ends of life itself — I call this ethical foundation the pigsty ideal. — Albert Einstein
The road of art is thick with thorns, which is a good thing. Ordinary people step back in awe, but only those with strong will are the exception. — Victor Hugo
We must have perseverance, especially self-confidence! We must believe that our talents are meant for something; no matter how great the cost, this thing must be done. — Marie Curie
Human activity, if not inspired by ideals, becomes empty and insignificant. — Chernyshevsky
Therefore, setting a goal is the heart of learning; learning is the matter of setting a goal. — Wang Yangming
Ambition should be far-reaching and lofty. — Zhuge Liang
If one's will is not strong, one's wisdom will not be reached. — Mo Di
How can swallows and sparrows know the ambitions of swans and geese? — Chen She
