Motivation Quotes

I will ascend the mountain's summit sublime, where all mountains below appear small in my sight.

会当凌绝顶，一览众山小

Heaven moves vigorously; the gentleman should constantly strive for self-improvement.

天行健，君子以自强不息。

Without accumulating small steps, one cannot reach a thousand li; without gathering small streams, one cannot form rivers and seas.

不积跬步，无以至千里；不积小流，无以成江海。

The sharpness of a sword comes from grinding, and the fragrance of plum blossoms emanates from bitter cold.

宝剑锋从磨砺出，梅花香自苦寒来。

Those with weak willpower cannot achieve true wisdom, and those whose words lack credibility cannot accomplish their actions.

志不强者智不达，言不信者行不果。

When mountains and rivers seem to block the way, suddenly willows and flowers reveal another village.

山重水复疑无路，柳暗花明又一村。

Wealth and honor cannot corrupt, poverty and lowliness cannot sway, and power and force cannot bend.

富贵不能淫，贫贱不能移，威武不能屈。

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

千里之行，始于足下。

If you give up halfway, even rotten wood will not break; if you persevere, even metal and stone can be carved.

锲而舍之，朽木不折；锲而不舍，金石可镂。

The road ahead is long and arduous, but I will search high and low.

路漫漫其修远兮，吾将上下而求索。