Love of Country
1. Cherish the family as a home, cherish the town as a hometown, cherish the country as a homeland, and cherish the world as a global family. —— "Guanzi · Mumin"
2. To not forget one's country in times of peril is loyalty. ——"Zuo Zhuan · Zhao Gong Yuan Nian"
3. Sighing deeply and wiping away tears, I lament the many hardships of the people. ——Qu Yuan, "Li Sao"
4. If it benefits the country, do not seek wealth and honor. ——"Liji · Ruxing"
5. Sacrificing oneself for national difficulties, regarding death as if returning home. ——Cao Zhi, "Baima Pian"
6. A martyr's love for the country is like love for their own home. ——Ge Hong, "Baopu Zi Wai Pian Guang Pi" (Martyr: a person with aspirations and accomplishments.)
7. Worry before the worries of the world, rejoice after the joys of the world. ——Fan Zhongyan, "Yueyanglou Ji"
8. Despite lowly position, one dare not forget the troubles of the nation. ——Lu You, "Bingqi Shuhuai"
9. On the day when the imperial army pacifies the Central Plains to the north, during the family sacrifice, do not forget to inform your father. ——Lu You, "Shi'er"
10. Since ancient times, who can escape death? Let my loyal heart shine in history. ——Wen Tianxiang, "Passing Through Lonely Ocean"