1. Viewing the Sea
Han Dynasty: Cao Cao
To the east is Jieshi to view the sea.
Where is the water? The mountains and islands are standing tall.
There are many trees and lush grass.
The autumn wind is bleak and the waves are rising.
The journey of the sun and the moon can be seen from within;
The stars are shining brightly from within.
Fortunately, I sing to express my ambition.
Translation
Go east and climb Jieshi Mountain to see the vast sea. The sea is so wide and mighty, and the mountain islands stand high on the seashore. The trees and grass are thick and luxuriant. The autumn wind blows the trees and makes a sad sound, and there are huge waves in the sea.
The movements of the sun and moon seem to emanate from this vast ocean. The stars of the Milky Way are brilliant, as if they were produced from this vast ocean. I was very happy and used this poem to express my inner ambition.
2. Although the tortoise has a long life
Han Dynasty: Cao Cao
Although the tortoise has a long life, it still has its time.
The tan snake rides on the mist and turns into ashes in the end.
The old man is brave and ambitious.
The martyrs are full of ambition in their old age.
The period of profit and contraction is not only in heaven;
The blessing of nourishing happiness can lead to eternal life.
Fortunately, I sing to express my ambition.
Translation
Even if the turtle's lifespan is very long, there is still a time when its life will end. Although the tan snake can fly in the fog, it will eventually die and turn into ashes. The old horse lies in the stable, its ambition is still to be able to gallop a thousand miles.
When people with lofty ideals reach their old age, their ambition to make progress will not stop. The length of human life is not just determined by God. As long as you take good care of your body and mind, you can also live longer. I am very lucky to use this poem to express my inner ambition.
3. Reading the Classic of Mountains and Seas · No. 10
Wei and Jin Dynasties: Tao Yuanming
Jingwei holds a small tree and will fill the sea.
Xingtian dances with relatives, and the strong will is always there.
There is no need to worry about the same things, and there will be no regrets when they are gone.
It’s just a matter of time and again, good times are waiting for you.
Translation
Jingwei holds a tiny piece of wood in his mouth and wants to use it to fill up the sea. Xing Tian wields his shield and axe, and his resolute fighting spirit is always present. The same living beings have no remaining sorrow and have turned into foreign objects without repentance. If there is no such will and character, how can the good times come?
4. Pairing with wine
Qing Dynasty: Qiu Jin
Spend a lot of money to buy a sword, and a mink fur coat can be exchanged for wine.
If you cherish it with passion and diligence, it will still turn into blue waves if you spill it.
Translation
Not sparing a lot of money to buy a good knife, exchanging a mink coat for wine is considered heroic. Revolutionaries should fully cherish their own lives and shed their blood to make great achievements. An earth-shattering undertaking.
5. Changgexing
Tang Dynasty: Li Bi
Heaven covers me, the earth carries me, heaven and earth give birth to me intentionally or not.
Otherwise, I will be able to ascend to Tianqu, or I will travel to the imperial capital.
How can you not go back without being expensive? You can hide a husband in vain.
One husband and one husband, a thousand lives and ambitions are a good plan.
Please take a look at the achievements of a hundred years, and the boat will spread across the five lakes
Translation
The sky covers me, the earth carries me, the heaven and the earth gave birth to me, I am Intentional or unintentional? Otherwise, how could there be people who pursue immortality and wealth and wealth? How can you not leave without getting wealth and be a man with only spirit?
A real man, a real man, pursuing your ambition and spirit throughout your life is a far-reaching plan. Please look at what happened over hundreds of years. Boating on the five lakes like Fan Li is the proper final outcome.