1. Kyushu's anger depends on the wind and thunder, and thousands of horses can decline in secret. I advise the gods to shake their hands again and drop talents without sticking to one pattern.
Author: Gong Zizhen Source: Jihai Miscellaneous Poems
Translation: If such a big China is full of vigor and vitality again, it will depend on reforms like lightning. After all, it is heartbreaking to have a situation like a million horses together. I advise the emperor to get back on his feet and not stick to certain specifications and send down more talents.
2. The sea is vast, and there are many talents. The quantity is short and the quantity is long, but the equipment is suitable.
Author: Han Yu Source:
Translation: The sea is so vast and there are so many talents. Everything needs to be compared, and the right one is the best.
3. Talent's abilities are not sages, and what is good must be short, and what is clear must be hidden.
by Wang Shouren? Source: On Virtue
Translation: People are talented because of learning. Of course, there are some who are good at it, and some who are not. What kind of people you want, you must think about this direction to develop your study.
4. People in the world have different talents and virtues, and they can't take one section.
Author: Sima Guang Source: On History
Translation: There are plenty of talented people and moral people in the whole world. See what kind of talents you need.
5. It's better to win ten good horses than one Bole.
author: Zuo Ji? Source: Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals
Translation: Give me ten good horses, it is better to give me a Bole.