The main verses are:
1. Young success is like nature, habits become natural - "Confucius' Family Sayings? Explanation by Seventy-Two Disciples"
When I was young Developed habits become so innate that they become natural and difficult to change as you grow older.
2. Diligence leads to excellence in work, and playfulness leads to waste. Actions are accomplished by thinking, destroyed by following. ——Han Yu·"Jinxuejie"
Interpretation: Studying is mastered due to diligence, but it is wasted in laughter; things are successful due to repeated thinking, but he can be destroyed by casualness. Throughout the ages, many people who have achieved success in their careers have come from being diligent and playful.
3. Work when the sun rises and rest when the sun sets. ——Zhuangzi·"Zhuangzi·Rang Wang"
Interpretation: Start working when you get up in the morning, and return home to rest after the sun sets in the evening. It originally refers to the way of life of ancient people, but later also refers to the simple and simple life.
4. Digging wells to drink, plowing fields to eat. ——Huang Fumi·"The Century of Emperors"
Interpretation: Digging wells can bring water for drinking, and working in the fields can get food
5. What is the center of learning! ...Therefore, a gentleman's learning is more important than starting with caution. ——Liu Rong·"Habits"
Interpretation: When everyone studies, some study habits developed at the beginning are particularly important. Therefore, the most important thing for a gentleman to study is to develop them at the beginning. Good study habits.