1. It is easy for a young person to learn from an old person, but it is difficult to succeed in learning. One inch of time should not be taken lightly. ——"Poem to Encourage Learning" by Zhu Xi of the Song Dynasty
Translation: The days of youth are very easy to pass away, but it is difficult to achieve success in learning, so every inch of time must be cherished and not easily let go.
2. Since I was a child, I have been thorny in the deep grass, but now I am gradually aware of the basil. ——"Little Pine" by Du Xunhe in the Tang Dynasty
Translation: When the pine tree was young, it grew very deep in the grass and was buried deep in the grass. Only now did I realize that it was much taller than those weeds.
3. Reading is already late, and every inch of time is worth an inch of gold. ——"Two Poems of White Deer Cave, Part One" by Wang Zhenbai of the Tang Dynasty
Translation: Concentrate on reading, and before you know it, spring is over, and every inch of time is as precious as an inch of gold.
4. The lights are on at three and the chicken is on at five, which is when men are studying. ——"Encouraging Learning" by Yan Zhenqing in the Tang Dynasty
Translation: Every day from midnight to the time when the rooster crows, it is the best time for boys to study.
5. Be encouraged in time, time waits for no one. ——"Miscellaneous Poems" by Tao Yuanming in Wei and Jin Dynasties
Translation: You should encourage yourself when you are young and strong. Time passes by and does not wait for others.
6. Even after countless hardships, you are still strong, regardless of the east, west, north or south winds. ——"Bamboo and Stone" Zheng Xie of the Qing Dynasty
Translation: The body and bones are still strong despite being beaten a thousand times, no matter how strong the wind is from east to west, north or south.
7. The hard work is far away from the world, so work hard. ——"Ode to Teachings in the Hall" by Zen Master Huang Chang of the Tang Dynasty
Translation: It is not easy to get rid of worldly thoughts and worries. You must tighten the rope, bend down and work hard in your career.
8. If young people don’t work hard, old people will be sad. ——"Long Song Xing" Han Dynasty Han Yuefu
Translation: If young people do not work hard in time, they will only regret their whole life when they grow old.