If we have already accepted the worst, there is nothing left to lose. — Dale Carnegie
The value of a man is measured by the work he does for his contemporaries. — Xu Wei
Knowledge is gained through arduous labor, and any achievement is the result of hard work. — Soong Ching-ling
The decisive factor in forming a genius should be diligence. — Guo Moruo
Self-awareness is the mother of progress, while self-deprecation is the source of decline. Therefore, self-awareness must exist, while self-deprecation must be absent. — Zou Taofen
Thinking while working is the mother of all inventions. Only by thinking in every aspect of labor can one uncover the truth of things. — Tao Xingzhi
Remaining unpolluted by mud and resisting the erosion of bourgeois sugar-coated bullets is the most precious revolutionary quality. — Zhou Enlai
Those with half-knowledge are often not humble; those who are well-informed and capable are certainly humble. — Xie Juecai
Arrogance and complacency are a terrible trap for us, and one we dig with our own hands. — Lao She
Do not boast of a single hair from nine oxen; arrogance and self-satisfaction will surely lead to a fall. Looking back through history, success comes from humility, while failure comes from extravagance. — Chen Yi
Revolutionary morality does not fall from the sky. It develops and consolidates through daily, persistent struggle and training, much like jade that shines brighter with polishing and gold that becomes purer with refining. — Ho Chi Minh
Some things are useless to persist in no matter how much effort is put in; some people are not meant for us no matter how much we cling to them; some things can only be cherished in memory until the end, never truly possessed.
Talent is long-term perseverance.
Whether it is the song of a beauty, the howl of a hyena, the tears of a crocodile, or the cry of a wolf, none of these can shake me. — Chapman
A just cause can generate firm conviction and immense strength. — Thomas Fuller
However beautiful the future may be, it always instills hope. Indeed, another possibility in this world always exists. That other version of me in the world is forever calling out to this me. Before I rush toward that possibility, I must make the best of this present self. Every moment of my life must be worthy of myself. You are the same; think clearly, listen to your heart, then choose, and walk the path to the end. — Shen Qilan, 'About the Other Me in the World'
We should have perseverance, and especially self-confidence! We must believe that our talents are meant for some specific purpose. — Marie Curie
The eternity of science lies in its persistent pursuit; in terms of capacity, science is inexhaustible; in terms of goal, it is eternally unattainable. — Carl von Baer
Those who have experienced vicissitudes are not easily discouraged.
One who does not lose courage in major events must be considered a good soldier. Even if there is nothing to do, one does not feel bored; one can endure whatever happens; no matter what others demand, one always stands by one's own principles. Only then can one be called a good soldier. — Gogol
