Every man for himself. Mencius God helps those who help themselves. Mencius 3. Heaven is about to descend upon a great responsibility, so people must first suffer their minds, toil their bones, starve their bodies, and skin, empty their bodies, and disturb their actions. Therefore, they use their hearts and forbearance to help what they can't. Mencius Where there is a will, there is a way! Wang Chong's Lun Heng 5. If you don't fly, you'll soar into the sky; if you don't sing, you'll amaze the world. Sima Qian's Records of the Historian All men are bound to die, either heavier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather. Sima Qian's Records of the Historian 7. Life is not meant to be. Tomorrow, I'll spread my hair and play with a small boat. Li Bai's << Wine >> 8. I'm born with talent, and I'll be useful. Li Bai's << Wine >> A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Confucius 'Analects of Confucius Three smiles a day, no need to take medicine. Li Bai's << Wine >>