Be fearless in the face of danger, would rather die than give in, strive for self-improvement, regard death as home, and be unyielding.
1. Not afraid in the face of danger
Vernacular interpretation: Not afraid in the face of danger.
Dynasty: Spring and Autumn Period
Author: Deng Xi
Source: "Deng Xizi·Wuhou": "Therefore, do not be afraid in the face of difficulties."
Translation: So don’t be afraid when facing difficulties
2. Would rather die than surrender
Vernacular interpretation: I would rather die than surrender.
Dynasty: Ming
Author: Zhao Bi
Source: "The Biography of Yuan Yong Zhongyi, a Jinshi of the Song Dynasty": "Resist the enemy with great righteousness; rather die than surrender; be burned by fire "In the flames"
Translation: Refuse the enemy with righteousness; I would rather die than surrender; in the end, I will burn myself in the flames
3. Continuous self-improvement
Vernacular. Definition: Refers to one's unremitting efforts to improve. Message: Stop.
Dynasty: Zhou
Author: Ji Chang
Source: "Book of Changes·Qian": "Heaven moves vigorously, and a gentleman constantly strives for self-improvement."
Translation: The movement of nature is strong and strong, and a gentleman should be resolute and determined to become stronger
4. Treat death as if you are going home
Vernacular interpretation: Treat death as if you are going home. Describes not being afraid of death for a just cause
Dynasty: Spring and Autumn Period
Author: Guan Zhong
Source: "Guanzi·Xiaokuang": "Drumming and the three armies will The soldiers regard death as returning home; I am not as good as the father of Prince Cheng."
Translation: The officers and soldiers of the three armies regard death as returning home; I am not as good as the father of Prince Cheng.
5. Perseverance
Vernacular interpretation: Describes a person who is very strong-willed in the face of evil forces and difficulties
Dynasty: Eastern Han Dynasty
Author: Historiography Jiabangu
Source: "Han Shu·Xu Zhuan Xia": "Lechang is sincere; he never leaves."
Translation: Lechang is honest; willed in the face of evil forces and difficulties Very strong