A scholar must seek a teacher, and one must be diligent in following one's teacher. — Cheng Yi
Among the sage kings of antiquity, there was not one who did not respect teachers. — Lü Buwei
Scholars of the past were strict with their teachers; only when the teacher is respected can the Way be honored. — Ouyang Xiu
Regardless of rank or age, where the Way exists, there the teacher exists. — Han Yu
If three men walk together, there must be one among them who may serve as my teacher. I choose their good qualities and follow them, and where I see their faults, I correct my own. — Confucius
Learn without weariness, and teach without fatigue.
The silkworm spins its thread until it dies; the candle burns to ash, its tears finally dry.
After gathering nectar from a hundred flowers, for whom is the honey sweet and for whom is the labor hard?
Fallen petals are not heartless objects; they turn into spring mud to nurture the flowers further.
Slipping in with the wind at night, it moistens things silently.
Teacher, you are like a mountain shielding me from wind and rain, like the sea with your tolerance and love, and like a carrying pole bearing heavy burdens for me. You silently dedicate your love to me. Wishing you good health and eternal youth!
Sowing with words, tilling with colored pens, watering with sweat, and nourishing with blood and heart—this is the noble labor of our revered teachers.
A farmer plants orchards and trees, while his own youth slips away. Teacher, you are the farmer within our little hearts, and we will forever be grateful to you.
Teacher, in the glow of wisdom that radiates from us today, the spark you ignited years ago still shines!
In my heart, Teacher, you have always taken care of us and cared for us. Since you work so hard, what can we do? I know that only by studying diligently can we give you the best reward.
No matter how proud an achievement one may accomplish, one should remember the source of one's water and remember that one's teacher planted the first seeds for one's growth.
Teacher, this dazzling title will shine like a brilliant star, forever hanging high in our hearts.
