The poem describing persistence and perseverance is as follows:
1. The road is long and long, and I will search up and down.
Source: From "Li Sao" by Qu Yuan, a poet during the Warring States Period.
Appreciation: The meaning of this poem is that the journey is very long, and I will spare no effort to pursue and explore. It expresses the spirit of unremitting pursuit of ideals. Qu Yuan expressed his persistent pursuit of a better future in his poem. No matter how long the journey is, he must continue to work hard to explore and realize his dreams.
This spirit is worth learning for each of us. In real life, we often encounter various difficulties and setbacks, but as long as we strengthen our beliefs and persist in pursuing our goals, we will be able to achieve success.
2. Stay firm on the green hills and never let go; your roots are still in the broken rocks.
Source: From "Bamboo and Stone" by Zheng Banqiao in the Qing Dynasty.
Appreciation: The meaning of this poem is that the bamboo clings tightly to the green mountains and penetrates its roots deeply into the gaps in the rocks. It depicts the image of bamboo's tenacity and expresses the author's praise for this quality. Zheng Banqiao expressed his pursuit of perseverance and perseverance through the image of bamboo.
In real life, we often have to face various difficulties and challenges, but as long as we have firm beliefs and perseverance in pursuing our goals like bamboo, we will be able to overcome difficulties and achieve success.
3. If you persevere, the rotten wood will not be broken; if you persevere, the metal and stone can be carved.
Source: From "Xunzi Encouraging Learning". The meaning of this poem is that if you give up carving, even rotten wood cannot be broken; but if you persevere in carving, even gold and stone can be carved into shapes. Expresses the importance of perseverance. Xunzi tells us through this metaphor that only through unremitting efforts can we achieve success.
If we give up our efforts, we will only get the result of failure. In real life, no matter what we do, we need perseverance. Only continuous efforts can achieve success.