1.千里之行,始于足下。——《老子·六十四章》
1. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. ——Laozi, Chapter 64

2.物以类聚,人以群分。——《易经》
2. Birds of a feather flock together, and people of a group stick together. ——I Ching

3.己所不欲,勿施于人。——《论语·颜渊》
3. Do not do unto others what you do not want done to yourself. ——The Analects of Confucius, Yan Yuan

4.学而不厌,诲人不倦。——《论语·述两》
4. Never tire of learning, and never weary of teaching others. ——The Analects of Confucius, Shu Er

5.人无远虑,必有近忧。——《论语·卫灵公》
5. Without long-term consideration, there will be immediate worries. ——The Analects of Confucius, Wei Ling Gong

6.心不在焉,虽学无成。——张载
6. If the heart is not present, learning will not succeed. ——Zhang Zai

7.差以毫厘,谬以千里。——《汉书》
7. A difference of millimeters leads to errors of kilometers. ——The Book of Han

8.桃李不言,下自成蹊。——《史记》
8. The peach and plum trees do not speak, but a path forms beneath them. ——Records of the Grand Historian

9.心不在焉,虽学无成。——张载
9. If the heart is not present, learning will not succeed. ——Zhang Zai

10.如切如磋,如琢如磨。——《诗经·卫风·湛奥》
10. Like cutting and polishing, like carving and grinding. ——The Book of Songs, Wei Wind, Zhan Ao

11.言者无罪,闻者足戒。——《诗经·大序》
11. The speaker is guiltless, and the listener should be warned. ——The Great Preface to The Book of Songs

12.它山之石,可以攻玉。——《诗经·小雅·鹤鸣》
12. The stone from other hills may serve to polish the jade from this one. ——The Book of Songs, Minor Elegantiae, He Ming

13.投我以桃,报之以李。——《诗经·大雅·抑》
13. Throw a peach at me, and I will return a plum. ——The Book of Songs, Major Elegantiae, Yi

14.靡不有初,鲜克有终。——《诗经·大雅·荡》
14. All things have a beginning, but few have an end. ——The Book of Songs, Major Elegantiae, Dang

15.与朋友交,言而有信。——《论语·学而》
15. In making friends, keep your word. ——The Analects of Confucius, Xue Er

16.有则改之,无则加勉。——《论语》
16. If there is any fault, correct it; if not, strive to improve. ——The Analects of Confucius

17.十年树木,百年树人。——《管子·权修》
17. It takes ten years to grow a tree, and a hundred years to cultivate a person. ——Guan Zi, Quan Xiu

18.生于优患,死于安乐。——《孟子·告于下》
18. Born in adversity, die in comfort. ——Mencius, Gao Yu Xia

19.辅车相依,唇亡齿寒。——《左传·僖公五年》
19. The chariot and the wheel are interdependent; if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold. ——Zuo Zhuan, Xi Gong’s Fifth Year

20.天下兴亡,匹夫有责。——顾炎武
20. The rise and fall of the world is the responsibility of every individual. ——Gu Yanwu

21.物以类聚,人以群分。——《易经》
21. Birds of a feather flock together. - I Ching

22.星星之火,可以燎原。——《尚书》
22. A single spark can start a prairie fire. - The Book of Documents

23.言者无罪,闻者足戒。——《毛诗序》
23. The speaker is guiltless, and the listener should be warned. - Preface to the Mao Poems

24.知己知彼,百战不殆。——《孙子兵法》
24. Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be in peril. - The Art of War

25.知无不言,言无不尽。——苏洵
25. Speak without hiding your knowledge, and never withhold what you know. - Su Xun

26.至长反短,至短反长。——《吕氏春秋》
26. The longest can become the shortest, and the shortest can become the longest. - Master Lu’s Spring and Autumn Annals

27.智者千虑,必有一失。——晏子春秋
27. Even a wise man may make one mistake in a thousand considerations. - The Spring and Autumn of Master Yan

28.失之东隅,收之桑榆。——《后汉书》
28. Miss in the east, recover in the west. - The History of the Later Han Dynasty

29.十年树木,百年树人。——《管子·权修》
29. It takes ten years to grow a tree, a hundred years to cultivate a person. - Guanzi: Quanxiu

30.锲而不舍,金石可镂。——荀子《劝学》
30. Persevere and never give up, and even metal and stone can be carved. - Xunzi: Encouraging Learning

31.从善如登,从恶如崩。——《国语》
31. Embrace the good as you climb, and avoid the evil as you flee. - The Discourses of the States

32.当断不断,反受其乱。——《汉书》
32. Hesitate and fail to decide, and chaos will ensue. - The History of the Han Dynasty

33.读书百遍,其义自见。——陈寿
33. Read a book a hundred times, and its meaning will become clear. - Chen Shou

34.敏而好学,不耻下问。——孔子
34. Be eager to learn and never too proud to ask questions. - Confucius

35.心不在焉,虽学无成。——张载
35. Absent-minded learning leads to no achievement. - Zhang Zai

36.天网恢恢,疏而不漏。——《老子·七十三章》
36. The net of heaven is vast, yet nothing escapes it. - Laozi, Chapter 73

37.亡羊补牢,犹未迟也。——《战国策·楚策》
37. Mending the pen when the sheep is lost is still not too late. - The Warring States Strategies: Chu Strategies

38.知己知彼,百战不殆。——《孙子兵法·谋攻》
38. Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be in peril. - The Art of War: Waging War

39.知人者智,自知者明。——《老子》
39. To know others is wisdom, to know yourself is true enlightenment. - Tao Te Ching

40.学而不厌,诲人不倦。——孔子
40. Never tire of learning, and never weary of teaching others. - Confucius

41.开卷有益,掩卷有味。——林语堂
41. Reading is beneficial, and closing the book leaves a lasting impression. —— Lin Yutang

42.千里之堤,溃于蚁穴。——《韩非子·喻老》
42. A thousand-mile dike may fail due to an ant hole. —— Han Feizi, “Yu Lao”

43.一张一弛,文武之道。——《礼记·杂记下》
43. A balance between tension and relaxation is the way of culture and military. —— The Book of Rites, “Za Ji Xia”

44.塞翁失马,焉知非福。——《淮南子·人间训》
44. When the old man lost his horse, who knows whether it was a blessing or a misfortune? —— Huainanzi, “Ren Jian Xun”

45.失之毫厘,谬以千里。——《史记·太史公自序》
45. A small error leads to a great mistake. —— Sima Qian, “Shiji, Tai Shi Gong Zi Xu”

46.桃李不言,下自成蹊。——《史记·李将军列传》
46. The peach and plum trees do not speak, but a path forms beneath them. —— Sima Qian, “Shiji, Li Jiangjun Lie Zhuan”

47.项庄舞剑,意在沛公。——《史记·项羽本记》
47. Xiang Zhuang danced with a sword, aiming at Pei Gong. —— Sima Qian, “Shiji, Xiang Yu Ben Ji”

48.人为刀俎,我为鱼肉。——《史记·项羽本记》
48. Men are the knives and chopping blocks, and I am the fish and meat. —— Sima Qian, “Shiji, Xiang Yu Ben Ji”

49.不鸣则已,一鸣惊人。——《史记·滑稽列传
49. If one does not sing, no one will be amazed; but once they sing, it will be astonishing. —— Sima Qian, “Shiji, Hua Ji Lie Zhuan”

50.绳锯木断,水滴石穿。——班固《汉书》
50. A rope saws through wood, and water drops penetrate stone. —— Ban Gu, “Han Shu”

51.行百里者,半于九十。——汉《逸诗句风雅逸篇四》
51. He who travels a hundred miles has half the journey left at ninety. —— Han Dynasty, “Yi Shi Ju Feng Ya Yi Pian Si”

52.失之东隅,收之桑榆。——范晔《后汉书·冯异传》
52. What is lost in the east corner can be regained in the west corner. —— Fan Ye, “Hou Han Shu, Feng Yi Zhuan”

53.精诚所至,金石为开。——范晔《后汉书·广陵思王荆传》
53. Sincerity can move mountains and open gold and stone. —— Fan Ye, “Hou Han Shu, Guang Ling Si Wang Jing Zhuan”

54.盛名之下,其实难副。——南朝宋·范晔《后汉书·黄琼传》
54. Under a great reputation, it is hard to live up to expectations. —— Fan Ye, “Hou Han Shu, Huang Qing Zhuan”

55.不人虎穴,焉得虎子。——范晔《后汉书·班超传》
55. Without entering the tiger’s den, one cannot obtain the tiger’s cub. —— Fan Ye, “Hou Han Shu, Ban Chao Zhuan”

56.近朱者赤,近墨者黑。——晋·傅玄《太子不少傅箴》
56. Close to vermilion, one becomes red; close to ink, one becomes black. —— Fu Xuan, “Tai Zi Bu Shao Fu Jin”

57.机不可失,失不再来。——《新五代史·晋书》
57. Do not miss the opportunity, for it will not come again. —— New Five Dynasties History, “Jin Shu”

58.不塞不流,不止不行。——唐·韩愈《原道》
58. Without blocking, there is no flow; without stopping, there is no progress. —— Han Yu, “Yuan Dao”

59.尺有所短,寸有所长。——《楚辞·卜居》
59. A ruler has its shortness, and an inch has its length. —— Chu Ci, “Bu Ju”

60.辅车相依,唇亡齿寒。——《左传·僖公五年》
60. The cart and the carriage are interdependent, as are the lips and teeth. —— Zuo Zhuan, “Xi Gong Wu Nian”

61.前事不忘,后事之师。——《战国策·赵策》
61. Remember the past and learn from it. —— “Strategies of the Warring States · Zhao Strategy”

62.当局者迷,旁观者清。——《新唐书》
62. The onlookers see most of the game. —— “New Book of Tang”

63.读书百遍,其义自现。——《三国志》
63. Read a hundred times and the meaning will become clear. —— “Romance of the Three Kingdoms”

64.读万卷书,行万里路。——刘彝
64. Read ten thousand books, travel ten thousand miles. —— Liu Yi

65.高山仰止,景行行止。——《诗经》
65. Look up to the high mountains, and follow their example in conduct. —— “Book of Songs”

66.光阴似箭,日月如梭。——明《增广贤文》
66. Time flies like an arrow, and the sun and moon like a shuttle. —— Ming Dynasty “Expanded Proverbs”

67.己所不欲,勿施于人。——《论语》
67. Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself. —— “The Analects of Confucius”

68.兼听则明,偏信则暗。——《资治通鉴》
68. Listen to all sides and you will understand; listen to only one side and you will be confused. —— “Comprehensive Mirror in Aid of Governance”

69.金玉其外,败絮其中。——刘基
69. Gold and jade on the outside, but rags within. —— Liu Ji

70.近朱者赤,近墨者黑。——傅玄
70. He who stays close to vermilion becomes red; he who stays close to ink becomes black. —— Fu Xuan

71.靡不有初,鲜克有终。——《诗经》
71. All things have a beginning, but few have an end. —— “Book of Songs”

72.敏而好学,不耻下问。——孔子
72. Be quick and eager to learn, and do not be ashamed to ask those below you. —— Confucius

73.木秀于林,风必摧之。——《旧唐书》 
73. A tree that towers above the forest will be broken by the wind. —— “Old Book of Tang”

74.皮之不存,毛将焉附?——《左传》
74. Without the skin, where can the fur attach itself? —— “Zuo Zhuan”

75.绳锯木断,水滴石穿。——宋·罗大京
75. A rope saws through wood, and water droplets pierce stone. —— Song Dynasty, Luo Dajing

76.盛名之下,其实难副。——《后汉书》
76. Under great fame, it is hard to live up to the reputation. —— “Book of the Later Han”

77.它山之石,可以攻玉。——《诗经·小雅》
77. The stone from other hills may serve to polish the jade of this one. —— “Book of Songs · Minor Odes”

78.失之东隅,收之桑榆。
78. Miss in the east, recover in the west.

79.因为自信,所以成功!
79. Success comes from self-confidence!

80.拼搏奋进,永远进步。
80. Strive and make progress, always advancing.

81.不勤于始,将悔于终。
81. Do not work hard at the beginning, and you will regret it at the end.

82.齐心协力,力争上游。
82. Unite with one heart and strive for the best.

83.十年树人,百年树木。
83. It takes ten years to cultivate a person, but a hundred years to grow a tree.

84.积极进步,奋力拼搏。
84. Be proactive and strive hard.

85.厂兴我荣,厂衰我耻。
85. The factory’s prosperity brings me honor, and its decline brings me shame.

86.团结共进,众志成城。
86. Unite and advance together, with a strong and united will.

87.诚信是金,服务用心。
87. Integrity is gold, and service comes from the heart.

88.雪落无痕,雁过留声。
88. Snow falls without a trace, but geese leave a sound when they fly by.

89.顽强拼搏,超越极限。
89. Strive hard and surpass your limits.

90.有则改之,无则加勉。
90. If there is something, correct it; if not, make more effort.

91.二人同心,其利断金。
91. When two people are of the same mind, their combined strength can cut through metal.

92.东隅已逝,桑隅非晚。
92. The east corner is gone, but it’s not too late for the west corner.

93.壮志未愁,一马当先。
93. With unyielding ambition, take the lead on a steed.

94.迅电流光,艺不压身。
94. Swift as electricity and flowing water, never let your skills be suppressed.

95.十年树木,百年树人。
95. It takes ten years to grow a tree, but a hundred years to cultivate a person.

96.精领天下,英才神话!
96. Lead the world with precision, and become a myth of talented people!

97.亲密五班,合作无间。
97. Close-knit Class 5, with seamless cooperation.

98.心气和平,事理通达。
98. Keep a peaceful state of mind, and you will understand the truth of matters.

99.得人者昌,失人者亡。
99. He who wins people prospers, and he who loses them perishes.

100.物以类聚,人以群分。
100. Birds of a feather flock together, and people tend to group by their kind.

101.近朱者赤,近墨者黑。
101. Close to the red, one turns red; close to the black, one turns black.

102.团结拼搏,争创佳绩。
102. Unite and strive for outstanding achievements.

103.头雁先飞,群雁齐追。
103. The leading goose flies first, and the rest follow.

104.人多山倒,力众海移。
104. Many hands make light work.

105.诚信经营,永续发展。
105. Conduct business with integrity for sustainable development.

106.执子之手,与子偕老。
106. Hold your hand, and grow old together with you.

107.站的更高,尿的更远。
107. The higher you stand, the farther you urinate.

108.奋发有为,时不我待。
108. Be enterprising, for time and tide wait for no one.

109.前事不忘,后事之师。
109. Remember the past to learn from it.

110.塞翁失马,焉知非福。
110. When the old horse of the border guard dies, how can one know it’s not a blessing in disguise?

111.刻苦学习,勤勉工作。
111. Study hard and work diligently.

112.机不可失,时不再来。
112. Seize the opportunity, for time will not come again.

113.利剑出鞘,倒海翻江。
113. The sharp sword unsheathed, overturns the seas and rivers.

114.人为刀俎,我为鱼肉。
114. Others are the butchers and I am the fish and meat.

115.国家兴亡,匹夫有责。
115. The rise and fall of a nation is the responsibility of every citizen.

116.顺我者昌,逆我者亡。
116. Those who follow me shall prosper, those who go against me shall perish.

117.闻而不审,不若无闻。
117. Hearing without examining is better left unheard.

118.善不可失,恶不可长。
118. Good deeds should not be lost, and evil deeds should not be allowed to grow.

119.头痛医头,脚痛医脚。
119. Treat the head when it aches, and the foot when it hurts.

120.绳锯木断,水滴石穿。
120. A rope saws through wood, and water drops penetrate stone.

121.青春似火,超越自我。
121. Youth is like a raging fire, surpassing oneself.

122.凌云赛场,斗志昂扬。
122. Soaring in the competition, high morale.

123.满怀激情,全力以赴。
123. Full of passion, giving it our all.

124.奥运精神,永驻我心。
124. The Olympic spirit, forever in my heart.

125.上天无路,入地无门。
125. No way to the sky, no entrance to the earth.

126.千里之堤,溃于蚁穴。
126. A thousand-mile dike collapses because of an ant hole.

127.飞扬青春,惟我独尊。
127. Youthful exuberance, only I am supreme.

128.以史为鉴,开创未来。
128. Take history as a mirror, and create the future.

129.得道多助,失道寡助。
129. Those who gain the moral high ground will have many followers; those who lose it will have few.

130.力挫群雄,舍我其谁。
130. Defeating all strong opponents, who else but me?

131.四体不勤,五谷不分。
131. Idle in body, unable to distinguish the five grains.

132.传承文化,源远流长。
132. Inheriting culture, with a long and enduring history.

133.不鸣则已,一鸣惊人。
133. If not speaking, then remain silent; if speaking, astonish the world.

134.安不忘危,盛必虑衰。
134. In times of peace, never forget the potential for danger; when in prosperity, always consider the possibility of decline.

135.扬帆起航,劈波斩浪。
135. Setting sail and embarking on a journey, cutting through waves and wind.

136.前人栽树,后人乘凉。
136. The previous generation plants the trees, and the next generation enjoys the shade.

137.矢志向学,敢于胜利。
137. Aspiring to learn, daring to win.

138.知识无底,学海无涯。
138. Knowledge has no bottom, and the sea of learning has no shores.

139.知人者智,自知者明。
139. He who knows others is wise, and he who knows himself is enlightened.

140.横扫赛场,唯我称雄。
140. Sweeping the competition, I alone am the champion.

1.重复是学习之母。——狄慈根
1. Repetition is the mother of learning. —— Di Cigen

2.读书百遍,其义自见。——陈寿
2. Read a book a hundred times, and its meaning will become clear. —— Chen Shou

3.为中华崛起而读书。——周恩来
3. Study for the rise of China. —— Zhou Enlai

4.知识就是力量。——培根
4. Knowledge is power. —— Bacon

5.敏而好学,不耻下问。——孔子
5. Be quick and eager to learn, and do not be ashamed to ask questions. —— Confucius

6.心不在焉,虽学无成。——张载
6. If the mind is not focused, learning will not succeed. —— Zhang Zai

7.如切如磋,如琢如磨。——《诗经·卫风·湛奥》
7. Like cutting, like polishing, like carving, and like grinding. —— The Book of Songs · Wei Wind · Zhan Ao

8.言者无罪,闻者足戒。——《诗经·大序》
8. The speaker is guiltless, and the listener should take warning. —— The Great Preface to The Book of Songs

9.心不在焉,虽学无成。——张载
9. If the mind is not focused, learning will not succeed. —— Zhang Zai (Duplicate, same as No. 6)

10.重复是学习之母。——狄慈根
10. Repetition is the mother of learning. —— Di Cigen (Duplicate, same as No. 1)

11.读书百遍,其义自见。——陈寿
11. Reading a book a hundred times, its meaning will become clear. —— Chen Shou

12.敏而好学,不耻下问。——《论语·公冶长》
12. Be quick-witted and eager to learn, never ashamed to ask those below you. —— “The Analects·Gong Ye Chang”

13.十年树木,百年树人。——《管子·权修》
13. It takes ten years to grow a tree, a hundred years to cultivate a person. —— “Guan Zi·Quan Xiu”

14.生于优患,死于安乐。——《孟子·告于下》
14. Born in adversity, die in comfort. —— “Mencius·Gao Yu Xia”

15.尽信书,不如无书。——《孟子·尽心下》
15. Trusting books completely is not as good as having no books at all. —— “Mencius·Jin Xin Xia”

16.千里之堤,溃于蚁穴。——《韩非子·喻老》
16. A thousand-mile dike collapses due to an ant’s nest. —— “Han Feizi·Yu Lao”

17.一张一弛,文武之道。——《礼记·杂记下》
17. Alternate tension and relaxation, the way of culture and martial arts. —— “The Book of Rites·Za Ji Xia”

18.塞翁失马,焉知非福。——《淮南子·人间训》
18. The old man lost his horse, how can we know it’s not a blessing? —— “Huainanzi·Ren Jian Xun”

19.失之毫厘,谬以千里。——《史记·太史公自序》
19. A slight error leads to a great mistake. —— “The Records of the Grand Historian·Tai Shi Gong Zi Xu”

20.桃李不言,下自成蹊。——《史记·李将军列传》
20. The peach and plum trees do not speak, but a path forms beneath them. —— “The Records of the Grand Historian·Li Jiang Jun Lie Zhuan”

21.项庄舞剑,意在沛公。——《史记·项羽本记》
21. Xiang Zhuang danced with a sword, aiming at Pei Gong. —— “The Records of the Grand Historian·Xiang Yu Ben Ji”

22.人为刀俎,我为鱼肉。——《史记·项羽本记》
22. People are the knife and the chopping block, I am the fish and the meat. —— “The Records of the Grand Historian·Xiang Yu Ben Ji”

23.不鸣则已,一鸣惊人。——《史记·滑稽列传
23. If you don’t make a sound, then be astonishing when you do. —— “The Records of the Grand Historian·Hua Ji Lie Zhuan”

24.绳锯木断,水滴石穿。——班固《汉书》
24. A rope saws through wood, water droplets penetrate stone. —— Ban Gu “The Book of Han”

25.经验包含着学问–富兰克林
25. Experience contains knowledge. —— Benjamin Franklin

26.学而不厌,诲人不倦。——孔子
26. Never tire of learning, never weary of teaching others. —— Confucius

27.开卷有益,掩卷有味。——林语堂
27. Opening a book is beneficial, closing it leaves a lasting taste. —— Lin Yutang

28.为中华崛起而读书。——周恩来
28. Study for the rise of China. —— Zhou Enlai

29.知识就是力量。——培根
29. Knowledge is power. —— Francis Bacon

30.靡不有初,鲜克有终。——《诗经·大雅·荡》
30. All things have a beginning, but few have an end. —— “The Book of Songs·Da Ya·Dang”

31.满招损,谦受益。——《尚书》
31. Pride leads to a fall, modesty to gain. —— “The Book of Documents”

32.辅车相依,唇亡齿寒。——《左传·僖公五年》
32. Mutual dependence, the loss of one brings cold to the other. —— “Zuo Zhuan, Xi Gong’s Fifth Year”

33.错误是智慧的课程。–怀特
33. Mistakes are the lessons of wisdom. – White

34.生活便是寻求新知识–怀特
34. Life is the pursuit of new knowledge. – White

35.经验包含着学问–富兰克林
35. Experience contains learning. – Franklin

36.学而时习之,不亦悦乎?——孔子
36. To learn and practice frequently, is it not delightful? —— Confucius

37.敏而好学,不耻下问。——孔子
37. Be quick and eager to learn, and not ashamed to ask those below. —— Confucius

38.心不在焉,虽学无成。——张载
38. Absent-minded, learning will not succeed. —— Zhang Zai

39.学而时习之,不亦悦乎?——孔子
39. To learn and practice frequently, is it not delightful? —— Confucius

40.敏而好学,不耻下问。——孔子
40. Be quick and eager to learn, and not ashamed to ask those below. —— Confucius

41.开卷有益,掩卷有味。——林语堂
41. Reading is beneficial, closing the book leaves a lasting taste. —— Lin Yutang

42.为中华崛起而读书。——周恩来
42. Study for the rise of China. —— Zhou Enlai

43.知识就是力量。——培根
43. Knowledge is power. —— Bacon

44.它山之石,可以攻玉。——《诗经·小雅·鹤鸣》
44. Stones from other hills may serve to polish the jade of one’s own. —— “The Book of Songs, Xiaoya, He Ming”

45.投我以桃,报之以李。——《诗经·大雅·抑》
45. You throw a peach at me, I will return a plum. —— “The Book of Songs, Daya, Yi”

46.重复是学习之母。——狄慈根
46. Repetition is the mother of learning. —— Dietrich

47.学而不厌,诲人不倦。——孔子
47. Never tire of learning, never weary of teaching others. —— Confucius

48.错误是智慧的课程。–怀特
48. Mistakes are the lessons of wisdom. – White

49.生活便是寻求新知识–怀特
49. Life is the pursuit of new knowledge. – White

50.人无远虑,必有近忧。——《论语·卫灵公》
50. Without long-term concerns, there will be immediate worries. —— “The Analects of Confucius, Wei Ling Gong”

51.言必信,行必果。——《论语·子路》
51. Keep your word and follow through with your actions. —— “The Analects of Confucius·Zilu”

52.与朋友交,言而有信。——《论语·学而》
52. When making friends, be trustworthy in your words. —— “The Analects of Confucius·Learning”

53.有则改之,无则加勉。——《论语》
53. If there is a fault, correct it; if not, then strive to improve. —— “The Analects”

54.是可忍,孰不可忍。——《论语·八佾》
54. If this can be endured, what cannot? —— “The Analects·Ba Yi”

55.亡羊补牢,犹未迟也。——《战国策·楚策》
55. It is not too late to mend the pen after the sheep have been lost. —— “Strategies of the Warring States·Chu Ce”

56.知己知彼,百战不殆。——《孙子兵法·谋攻》
56. Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be in peril. —— “The Art of War·Waging War”

57.千里之行,始于足下。——《老子·六十四章》
57. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. —— “Laozi·Chapter 64”

58.天网恢恢,疏而不漏。——《老子·七十三章》
58. The great net is wide, yet nothing escapes it. —— “Laozi·Chapter 73”

59.知人者智,自知者明。——《老子》
59. He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened. —— “Laozi”

60.物以类聚,人以群分。——《易经》
60. Birds of a feather flock together; people of a group gather. —— “I Ching”

61.1己所不欲,勿施于人。——《论语·颜渊》
61. Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire. —— “The Analects of Confucius·Yan Yuan”

62.学而不厌,诲人不倦。——《论语·述两》
62. Never tire of learning, and never weary of teaching others. —— “The Analects of Confucius·Shu Er”

63.行百里者,半于九十。——汉《逸诗句风雅逸篇四》
63. He who travels a hundred miles may yet fall short at the ninetieth. —— “Han Dynasty·Yi Shi Ju Feng Ya Yi Pian Si”

64.失之东隅,收之桑榆。——范晔《后汉书·冯异传》
64. What is lost in the east corner may be gained in the west corner. —— Fan Ye “Book of the Later Han·Biography of Feng Yi”

65.精诚所至,金石为开。——范晔《后汉书·广陵思王荆传》
65. Where there is a sincere will, even metal and stone can be opened. —— Fan Ye “Book of the Later Han·Biography of Guangling Si Wang Jing”

66.盛名之下,其实难副。——南朝宋·范晔《后汉书·黄琼传》
66. Under a great reputation, it is hard to live up to the expectations. —— Fan Ye “Book of the Later Han·Biography of Huang Qiong”

67.不人虎穴,焉得虎子。——范晔《后汉书·班超传》
67. Without entering the tiger’s den, how can one obtain its cubs? —— Fan Ye “Book of the Later Han·Biography of Ban Chao”

68.近朱者赤,近墨者黑。——晋·傅玄《太子不少傅箴》
68. Near cinnabar, one’s cinnabar box will turn red; near ink, one’s inkstone will turn black. —— Fu Xuan “The Crown Prince’s Tutor”

69.机不可失,失不再来。——《新五代史·晋书》
69. Do not miss the opportunity, for it will not come again. —— “New History of the Five Dynasties·Book of Jin”

70.不塞不流,不止不行。——唐·韩愈《原道》
70. Without blockage, there is no flow; without cessation, there is no progress. —— Han Yu “On the Origin of the Way”

71.尺有所短,寸有所长。——《楚辞·卜居》
71. Every measure has its limitations, and every inch has its strengths. —— “Chu Ci · Bu Ju”

72.满招损,谦受益。——《尚书》
72. Pride leads to a fall, modesty benefits. —— “The Book of Documents”

73.辅车相依,唇亡齿寒。——《左传·僖公五年》
73. Wheels and axles depend on each other; without lips, teeth will feel the cold. —— “Zuo Zhuan · Xi Gong’s Fifth Year”

74.前事不忘,后事之师。——《战国策·赵策》
74. Remember the past to avoid the mistakes of the future. —— “Strategies of the Warring States · Zhao Ce”

75.活到老学到老。
75. Live and learn until you are old.

76.不以物喜,不以已悲!
76. Do not rejoice in external gains, nor grieve in personal losses.

77.成功属于奋斗者。
77. Success belongs to those who strive.

78.无愧于心,努力就行。
78. Have no regrets in your heart, and effort is enough.

79.精诚所致,金石为开。
79. Sincerity can move mountains and open roads of bronze and stone.

80.学知不足。
80. Knowledge is never enough.

81.吃得苦中苦,方为人上人。
81. Only by enduring the utmost bitterness can one become superior to others.

82.人生在勤,不索何获。
82. Life depends on diligence; without seeking, there is nothing gained.

83.言忠信,行笃敬。
83. Speak with loyalty and trustworthiness, and act with earnest respect.

84.百学须先立志。——朱熹
84. One must set goals before pursuing any learning. —— Zhu Xi

85.差以毫厘,谬以千里。——《汉书》
85. A small difference in the beginning leads to a huge error in the end. —— “The Book of Han”

86.从善如登,从恶如崩。——《国语》
86. Embrace goodness as if climbing a mountain, and avoid evil as if collapsing.

87.当断不断,反受其乱。——《汉书》
87. Hesitate not to make decisions, or chaos will follow. —— “The Book of Han”

88.当局者迷,旁观者清。——《新唐书》
88. The person involved is confused, while the onlooker is clear. —— “The New Book of Tang”

89.读书百遍,其义自现。——《三国志》
89. Read a hundred times, and the meaning will reveal itself. —— “The Three Kingdoms”

90.读书破万卷,下笔如有神。——杜甫
90. Read ten thousand books, and your writing will be divine. —— Du Fu

91.读万卷书,行万里路。——刘彝
91. Read ten thousand books and travel ten thousand miles. - Liu Yi

92.多行不义必自毙。——《左传》
92. He who commits many injustices will surely perish. - Zuo Zhuan

93.士不可不弘毅,任重而道远。——《论语》
93. A scholar must be resolute and ambitious, for his responsibilities are heavy and his journey is long. - The Analects

94.士为知己者死。——《史记》
94. A scholar would die for his知己(bosom friend). - Records of the Grand Historian

95.锲而不舍,金石可镂。——荀子·劝学
95. Keep on carving without giving up, and even metal and stone can be engraved. - Xunzi · Encouragement to Study

96.学习——永远不晚。——高尔基
96. Learning is never too late. - Gorky

97.言必信,行必果。
97. Speak with credibility, act with determination.

98.子孝父心宽。——陈元靓
98. A filial son brings peace to his father’s heart. - Chen Yuanliang

99.百善孝为先。——中国古代名言
99. Among all virtues, filial piety comes first. - Ancient Chinese saying

100.文武之道,一张一弛。——礼记
100. The way of literature and martial arts involves both tension and relaxation. - The Book of Rites

101.闻道有先后,术业有专攻。——韩愈
101. There are different times to learn the way, and various professions require specialized expertise. - Han Yu

102.勿以恶小而为之,勿以善小而不为。——刘备
102. Do not commit evil deeds, no matter how small, and do not neglect good deeds, no matter how trivial. - Liu Bei

103.物以类聚,人以群分。——《易经》
103. Birds of a feather flock together, and people gather in groups based on their similarities. - I Ching

104.星星之火,可以燎原。——《尚书》
104. A single spark can start a prairie fire. - The Book of Documents

105.高山仰止,景行行止。——《诗经》
105. Look up to the high mountains, and follow the path of noble deeds. - The Book of Poetry

106.工欲善其事,必先利其器。——孔子
106. To do a job well, one must first sharpen his tools. - Confucius

107.光阴似箭,日月如梭。——明《增广贤文》
107. Time flies like an arrow, and the sun and moon race like a shuttle. - Ming Dynasty “Expanded Proverbs”

108.己所不欲,勿施于人。——《论语》
108. Do not do unto others what you do not want done unto yourself. - The Analects

109.兼听则明,偏信则暗。——《资治通鉴》
109. Listen to all sides, and you will understand; rely on only one side, and you will be confused. - Zizhi Tongjian

110.见义不为,非勇也。——《论语》
110. To see what is right and not do it is not the act of a brave person. - The Analects

111.金玉其外,败絮其中。——刘基
111. Gold and jade on the outside, but rags within. - Liu Ji

112.近朱者赤,近墨者黑。——傅玄
112. Near cinnabar, one turns red; near ink, one turns black. - Fu Xuan

113.镜破不改光,兰死不改香。——孟郊
113. A broken mirror does not change its light, and a dead orchid does not change its fragrance. - Meng Jiao

114.君子忧道不忧贫。——《论语》
114. A gentleman worries about the moral way, not poverty. - The Analects

115.时危见臣节,世乱识忠良。——鲍照
115. In times of danger, one’s loyalty is revealed; in a chaotic world, one’s integrity is recognized. - Bao Zhao

116.学而不思则罔,思而不学则殆。——孔子
116. To learn without thinking is futile; to think without learning is perilous. - Confucius

117.学而不厌,诲人不倦。——孔子
117. Never tire of learning, and never weary of teaching others. - Confucius

118.学然后知不足。——《礼记》
118. Only after learning does one realize the need for more. - The Book of Rites

119.学无止境。——荀子
119. There is no end to learning. - Xunzi

120.言者无罪,闻者足戒。——《毛诗序》
120. The speaker is blameless, and the listener should take heed. - The Preface to the Book of Songs

121.业精于勤,荒于嬉,行成于思,毁于随。——韩愈
121. Diligence perfects one’s work, playfulness leads to neglect, success is achieved through contemplation, and destruction follows blindly. - Han Yu

122.衣莫若新,人莫若故。——晏子春秋
122. Clothes are best when new, and people are best when old. - Yan Zhu Qiu Chun Qiu

123.忧劳可以兴国,逸豫可以亡身。——欧阳修
123. Worry and toil can make a nation prosper, while ease and indulgence can lead to one’s downfall. - Ouyang Xiu

124.有志者,事竟成。——《后汉书》
124. Where there is a will, there is a way. - The Book of the Later Han

125.玉不琢,不成器;人不学,不知道。——《礼记》
125. Jade, if not polished, will not become a fine piece; a person, if not educated, will not know the way. - The Book of Rites

126.欲穷千里目,更上一层楼。——王之涣
126. To see a thousand miles, one must ascend another floor. - Wang Zhihuan

127.欲速则不达,见小利则大事不成。——《论语》
127. Haste makes waste, and small gains prevent great achievements. - The Analects

128.知己知彼,百战不殆。——《孙子兵法》
128. Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be in peril in a hundred battles. - The Art of War

129.知识就是力量。——培根
129. Knowledge is power. - Bacon

130.知无不言,言无不尽。——苏洵
130. Speak without hiding, and express without restraint. - Su Xun

131.君子之交淡若水,小人之交甘若醴。——《庄子》
131. The friendship of a gentleman is like water, while the friendship of a petty person is like sweet wine. — Zhuangzi

132.靡不有初,鲜克有终。——《诗经》
132. All things have a beginning, but few have an end. — The Book of Songs

133.敏而好学,不耻下问。——孔子
133. Be quick in action and eager to learn; do not be ashamed to seek advice from one’s inferiors. — Confucius

134.木秀于林,风必摧之。——《旧唐书》 
134. A tree that towers above the forest will be broken by the wind. — Old Book of Tang

135.皮之不存,毛将焉附?——《左传》
135. If the skin does not exist, to what can the hair attach itself? — Zuo Zhuan

136.生也有涯,知(智)也无涯。——庄子
136. Life has a limit, but knowledge (wisdom) has none. — Zhuangzi

137.绳锯木断,水滴石穿。——宋·罗大京
137. Constant sawing makes the tree fall, constant dripping wears the stone. — Luo Dajing, Song Dynasty

138.盛名之下,其实难副。——《后汉书》
138. Under great fame, it is hard to live up to expectations. — The Book of the Later Han

139.它山之石,可以攻玉。——《诗经·小雅》
139. The stone from other hills may serve to polish the jade of one’s own. — The Book of Songs, Minor Odes

140.桃李不言,下自成蹊。——《史记》
140. The peach and plum trees do not speak, but a path forms beneath them. — Records of the Grand Historian

141.天时不如地利,地利不如人和。——《孟子》
141. The right time is less important than the right place, and the right place is less important than harmony among people. — Mencius

142.天下兴亡,匹夫有责。——顾炎武
142. The rise and fall of the world is the responsibility of every individual. — Gu Yanwu

143.天意怜幽草,人间重晚晴。——李商隐
143. Heaven takes pity on the secluded grass, and the world values the late clear weather. — Li Shangyin

144.玩物丧志。——书经
144. Indulging in toys leads to the loss of ambition. — The Book of Documents

145.往者不可谏,来者犹可追。——《论语》
145. The past cannot be admonished, but the future can still be pursued. — The Analects of Confucius

146.位卑未敢忘忧国。——陆游
146. Though humble, I dare not forget to worry about my country. — Lu You

147.至长反短,至短反长。——《吕氏春秋》
147. The longest can become the shortest, and the shortest can become the longest. — Lu’s Spring and Autumn Annals

148.智者千虑,必有一失;愚者千虑,必有一得。——晏子春秋
148. Even a wise man may have one oversight out of a thousand considerations; even a fool may have one correct idea out of a thousand considerations. — The Spring and Autumn Annals of Yan

149.失之东隅,收之桑榆。——《后汉书》
149. Lost in the east, gained in the west. — The Book of the Later Han

150.十年树木,百年树人。——《管子·权修》
150. It takes ten years to grow a tree, but a hundred years to cultivate a person. — Guanzi, Quan Xiu

1.每条路都很难走,但是一旦选择了,就一定要走下去。
1. Every path is difficult, but once you’ve chosen, you must keep going.

2.坚强,不是面对悲伤不流一滴泪,而是擦干眼泪后微笑着面对以后的生活。
2. Being strong doesn’t mean not shedding a tear in the face of sorrow, but wiping away tears and smiling as you face the future.

3.生活本是痛苦,是思想和哲理使其升。
3. Life is inherently painful, but it is thoughts and philosophy that elevate it.

4.梦想不是梦与想。
4. Dreams are not just daydreams and wishes.

5.现在不玩命,将来命玩你。
5. Don’t fight hard now, or fate will play with you in the future.

6.胸怀临云志,莫负少年时。
6. Embrace the ambition to reach the clouds, and don’t waste your youth.

7.唯有行动才能解除所有的不安。
7. Only action can dispel all unease.

8.明天的希望,让我们忘记昨天的痛!
8. Tomorrow’s hope allows us to forget yesterday’s pain!

9.如果你不努力争取你想要的,那你永远都不会拥有它。
9. If you don’t strive for what you want, you’ll never possess it.

10.过去属于死神,未来属于你自己。
10. The past belongs to the dead, and the future belongs to you.

11.其实每一条都通往阳光的大道,都充满坎坷。
11. In fact, every avenue leading to sunshine is filled with twists and turns.

12.所有的胜利,与征服自己的胜利比起来,都是微不足道。
12. All victories are insignificant compared to the victory of conquering oneself.

13.我已经看见,多年后的自己。自信!开朗!豁达!
13. I have seen myself years later. Confident! Cheerful! Open-minded!

14.努力的目的在于让妈妈给自己买东西时像给我买东西一样干脆。
14. The purpose of hard work is to make it as easy for mom to buy things for herself as it is for her to buy things for me.

15.被人羞辱的时候,翻脸不如翻身,生气不如争气。
15. When being humiliated, it’s better to turn around and improve yourself than to get angry and show resentment.

16.成长道路谁都会受伤,我们才刚刚起航,必须学会坚强。
16. On the journey of growth, everyone gets hurt. We have just set sail and must learn to be strong.

17.每个人都是自己命运的建筑师。
17. Everyone is the architect of their own destiny.

18.在成长的过程中,我学会了坚持自己。
18. In the process of growing up, I learned to stand by myself.

19.别忘了答应自己要做的事情,别忘了答应自己要去的地方,无论有多难,有多远。
19. Don’t forget the things you promised to do, and don’t forget the places you promised to go, no matter how hard or far they are.

20.我们最值得自豪的不在于从不跌倒,而在于每次跌倒之后都爬起来。
20. What we should be most proud of is not that we never fall, but that we get up every time we do.

21.请你别悄悄松开你的梦想,迟早有一天它会在你手里发光。
21. Please don’t quietly let go of your dreams; one day they will shine in your hands.

22.逆着光旳从来只是过去,而不是未来。
22. It’s always the past that goes against the light, not the future.

23.你要做的就是让成功的速度大于父母老去的速度。
23. All you have to do is make your success faster than your parents’ aging.

24.生命中最难的阶段不是没有人懂你,而是你不懂你自己。
24. The most difficult stage in life is not when no one understands you, but when you don’t understand yourself.

25.水不撩不知深浅,人不拼怎知输赢。
25. Water’s depth is unknown until stirred, and a person’s victory or defeat is unknown until they strive.

26.没有实力的愤怒毫无意义。
26. Anger without strength is meaningless.

27.要别人相信自己,不是靠信誓旦旦,而是靠行动。
27. To make others believe in you, rely not on solemn oaths, but on actions.

28.脚踏实地过好每一天,最简单的恰恰是最难的。
28. Live each day with your feet on the ground; the simplest things are often the most difficult.

29.拿梦想去拼,我怎么能输。
29. With my dreams at stake, how can I lose?

30.人生可如蚁而美如神。
30. Life can be as humble as an ant, yet as beautiful as a god.

31.只要学不死,就往死里学。
31. As long as you can keep studying, study with all your might.

32.我会努力站在万人中央成为别人的光。
32. I will strive to stand among thousands, becoming a light for others.

33.行为决定性格,性格决定命运。
33. Actions determine character, and character determines destiny.

34.不曾扬帆,何以至远方。
34. Without setting sail, how can you reach the distant shores?

35.人生充满苦痛,我们有幸来过。
35. Life is full of pain and suffering; we are fortunate to have experienced it.

36.如果骄傲没有被现实的大海冷冷拍下,又怎么会明白要多努力才能走到远方。
36. If pride hadn’t been slapped down by the cold, harsh sea of reality, how could we understand the effort needed to reach the distant future?

37.所有的豪言都收起来,所有的呐喊都咽下去。
37. Put away all the bold words, and swallow all the shouting.

38.十年后所有难过都是下酒菜。
38. In ten years, all the sorrows will become dishes to go with our wine.

39.人生如逆旅,我亦是行人。
39. Life is a journey against the current; I am also a traveler.

40.驾驭命运的舵是奋斗,不抱有一丝幻想,不放弃一点机会,不停止一日努力。
40. The helm to control destiny is hard work, holding onto no illusions, not giving up any opportunities, and never stopping the effort.

41.失败时郁郁寡欢,这是懦夫的表现。
41. Being depressed when failing is a sign of cowardice.

42.你得先感动自己,才能感动别人。
42. You must first touch your own heart before you can touch others’ hearts.

43.成功的速度,要超过爸妈老去的速度。
43. The speed of success should outpace the aging of your parents.

44.不求尽如人意,但求问心无愧。
44. Not seeking to please everyone, but seeking a clear conscience.

45.你现在的生活也许不是你想要的,但绝对是你自找的。
45. Your current life may not be what you want, but it is definitely what you brought upon yourself.

46.努力到无能为力,拼搏到感动自己。
46. Strive until you are powerless, and fight until you are moved by your own efforts.

47.你吃过的苦,会照亮未来的路。
47. The hardships you have endured will light the way for your future.

48.没有年少轻狂,只有胜者为王。
48. There is no such thing as youthful recklessness; only the victors reign supreme.

49.每个牛逼的人,都有一段苦逼的坚持。
49. Behind every amazing person lies a period of painful persistence.

50.我虽然是穷人的后代,但我要作富人的祖先。
50. Although I am a descendant of the poor, I will become the ancestor of the wealthy.