There were many wonderful couplets in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Here are some of the more famous ones: The rolling Yangtze River flows eastward, and the waves wash away all the heroes. - From the first chapter of Romance of the Three Kingdoms The rise and fall of the world is the responsibility of every man. - From the sixth chapter of Romance of the Three Kingdoms The sun and moon can be seen in the heart of loyalty. - From the first chapter of Romance of the Three Kingdoms I would rather let the world down than let the world down me. - From the seventh chapter of Romance of the Three Kingdoms The green mountains will not change, the green water will flow forever, and the hero will be immortal. - From Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Chapter 30 These couplets were full of wisdom and philosophy, reflecting the values and outlook on life of traditional Chinese culture.