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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