Everyone is destined to die. It may be heavier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather. ——Sima Qian's "Report to Ren An"
It would be better for the jade to be broken than to be completely destroyed. ——"Book of the Northern Qi Dynasty? Biography of Yuan Jing'an"
The strong wind knows the strong grass, and the rough wind knows the honest minister. ——Li Shimin's "Giving to Xiao Yu"
It can emerge from the mud without being stained, and wash the clear ripples without being evil. ——Zhou Dunyi's "Shuo on Love of Lotus"
When the time comes, we can see each other, and draw pictures one by one. ——Wen Tianxiang's "Song of Righteousness"
Fame and integrity are more important than Mount Tai, while profit is less important than feathers. ——Yu Qian's "Untitled"
Don't be afraid of being shattered into pieces, leaving your innocence in the world.
——Yu Qian's "Song of Lime"