Inspiring Classic Quotes and Wisdom from Ancient Texts
A discoverer, especially a young one just starting out, needs the courage to ignore the indifference and doubt of others, to persist in the will of their discovery, and to continue their research. — Beveridge
Once the path of life is chosen, one must walk it bravely to the end, never looking back. — Zola
A person with determination will find their way. — Anonymous
When you give me a peach, I repay you with a plum. (Classic of Poetry, Grand Odes, Suppression)
Evil created by Heaven can be avoided; evil created by oneself cannot be survived. (Book of Documents)
Arrogance brings loss, humility brings benefit. (Book of Documents, Great Yu's Exhortations)
Doing good is like climbing a mountain; doing evil is like a landslide. (Guoyu)
One who does much injustice will inevitably destroy himself. (Zuo Zhuan)
When in safety, think of danger; when thinking, be prepared; when prepared, there will be no harm. (Zuo Zhuan)
Man is not a sage or sage; who can be without faults? If one can correct their faults, that is the greatest good. (Zuo Zhuan)
Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is enlightenment. (Laozi)
Steel is forged in fierce fire and rapid cooling, which is why it is hard and fears nothing. Our generation is also forged in struggle and terrible trials, learning not to yield before life. — Ostrovsky
Success often comes from perseverance and is ruined by impatience. In the desert, I have seen with my own eyes the hasty traveler fall behind the calm one; the galloping horse falls behind, while the slow-stepping camel continues forward. — Saadi
The movement of heaven is full of power; thus the superior man constantly strives to strengthen himself. — Wen Tianxiang
The most important thing in life is to have a grand goal and to complete it with talent and perseverance. — Goethe
Even when gazing at the earth, that superior gaze retains the ability to look at the sun. — Hugo
A great advantage of the excellent person is: being indomitable in adverse and difficult encounters. — Beethoven
Great achievements do not depend on the magnitude of strength, but on how long one can persist. — Johnson
Tell you the secret that led me to my goal, my only strength is my spirit of perseverance. — Pasteur
Even if encountering misfortune and disaster, never give up on things that have already begun. — Anonymous
