Idealism is neither a void nor a mystery. It is neither a fantasy nor an ambition, but a consciousness that pursues good and beauty. — Václav Havel
There are always people in the world who abandon their ideals, but idealism never abandons anyone. It gives new life to sinners, acting as the elixir of resurrection; it calls back the prodigal son, acting as a loving mother. — Liu Shahe
If one can live by following one's ideals, with a truly free spirit, indomitable perseverance, and honest, selfless thoughts, one will surely reach the realm of ultimate good and beauty. — Marie Curie
When ideals are lost, the flower of youth withers, for ideals are the light and heat of youth. — Romain Rolland
The value of a person should be judged by what they contribute, not by what they acquire. — Albert Einstein
The happiest thing in the world is nothing more than striving for an ideal. — Socrates
The ideal of life is to live an ideal life. — Zhang Wentian
Do not say that the sun sets at dusk; the evening glow still fills the sky. — Liu Yuxi
My heart rises with the bright moon, my will is pure as the autumn frost. — Li Shimin
A tree with a trunk of two arms' width grows from a tiny sprout; a platform nine stories high is built from a pile of earth; a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. — Laozi
Though old, one's vigor increases; why would one's white-haired heart waver? Though poor, one's resolve strengthens; one does not abandon the ambition of the blue clouds. — Wang Bo
My body is like a boat against the current, my heart is harder than iron and stone. I look to my father to fulfill my son's ambition; until death, I fear no difficulty. — Li Shizhen
My youthful ambition has not aged with me; even in death, I can be a heroic ghost. — Lu You
Every man has an ambition; surely he will establish merit and fame. — Yang Jiong
He who faces a fork in the road worries about speed; he who looks up at a high mountain has the ambition to fly. — Fu Xuan
Will is the commander of energy. — The Analects
A stone can be broken, but its hardness cannot be taken away; cinnabar can be ground, but its redness cannot be taken away. — The Master of Lü
Though my head is bowed, my spirit remains unbowed. — Su Shi
