At the moment of departure, she sews carefully, fearing her son will return too late. Who can say that the little grass can repay the sunshine of three autumns? All the pride and brilliance in the world come from mothers. —Xia Woji
Mother's love is not a grand flame. —Romain Rolland
There is one most beautiful sound in the world, and that is the call of a mother. —Dante
When entrusted with a mission at night, one forgets his wildness; when bound by military rules, one forgets his family; when wearing armor, one forgets himself. —Historical Records: The Biography of Sima Rangju
All those who seek office love to be good people; but when they go away, they only know how to love being good in their own fields, good officials for themselves and their close friends; these good people are often corrupt officials of their own country. —Mo Ziqing
A loving father cannot love a beneficial son, and a benevolent minister cannot keep an useless ruler. —Cao Zhi
To place an unworthy person in a position of power is like adding wings to a tiger. —Han Ying, The Separate Transmission of Han Poetry
If the mother governs, then the distant ones will naturally be close; if public affairs are governed, then parents and children will mutually show affection. —Guanzi
If you regard your relatives lightly and the state laws as unimportant, it is naturally difficult to reach the righteous side. —Chi Chen Dong, The Way of Governing a Country
Public enemies do not enter public doors. —Han Feizi
Women entering officialdom, no one comes to say: "Poverty cannot kill." That is not good news. If one hears about abundant wealth, fine horses and fine clothes, that is good news. —Liang Zhangju
For those elderly enjoying wealth and rank today, they must have endured difficulties and hardships during their youth. There has never been anyone who enjoyed wealth and comfort from youth until old age. People nowadays often scheme cleverly, all wanting to enjoy wealth and rank without enduring hardships throughout their lives, not knowing this principle. Moreover, some even plan for their descendants to live peacefully and enjoy wealth from a young age, which is even more delusional. —Yuan Cai
Use flattery to deal with superiors, and sincerity to treat friends. —Jin Ying
Today's heroes, with broad minds and great ambitions, often teach their juniors to be humble and cautious, bearing themselves like a heavy cauldron. —Zeng Guofan
Valuing wealth fattens the parents but ruins the children. —Ink Plum Hut
The offspring will naturally have their own fortune; don't worry too much about them. —Guan Hanqing
Ten months of pregnancy carries great significance; three lifetimes are insufficient to repay this debt.
A foot and three inches long infant, eighteen years pass by.
The mother calls her child to sit, the child's stool is where the mother sleeps.
The mother spares no effort while the child remains unseen; the child rests easily while the mother endures dangers.
Even if the mother lives to be a hundred, she still worries about her eighty-year-old child.
As long as there is a kind mother present, a wandering child does not feel cold. —Exhortation to Filial Piety Song
Among countless grievances and sorrows, who knows the pain of a mother? —Words of the Elder
An old mother with white hair laughs at the door, pulling on the sleeves to stop her child from leaving. —Han Yu
The example of a mother shines brightly, like the red tube of light; the star婺 rekindles its bright glow silently. —Collection of Wise Sayings
A loving mother cherishes her child, expecting reciprocation. —Liu Wei
Among countless grievances and sorrows, who knows the pain of a daughter? —Words of the Elder
An old mother with white hair laughs at the door, pulling on the sleeves to stop her child from leaving. —Han Yu
The example of a mother shines brightly, like the red tube of light; the star婺 rekindles its bright glow silently. —Collection of Wise Sayings
A loving mother's hands work tirelessly, making clothes for the wandering child. Before departure, she sews meticulously, fearing her child will return too late. Who can say that the little grass can repay the sunshine of three autumns? —Meng Jiao
Nowadays, Mencius' mother chooses good neighbors. If the child is not taught, the loom continues to weave. —Three-Character Classic
The mother is the closest relative in the world; maternal love is the deepest feeling in the world. —Zi Yan
The purest and undefiled love in the world is maternal love. —Zi Kuan
In times of victory, everyone is a friend. But only the mother is a companion in defeat. —Zheng Zhenduo
Sorrow for parents, who bore me with toil. —Book of Songs
Without a father, what can I depend on? With a mother, what can I rely on? —Book of Songs
The virtues of the father are the heritage of the son. —Zi Kuan
Parents bestow kindness; sons and daughters should study well. —Couplet of Wise Sayings
If you have children, don't worry; if you don't have children, don't lament. —Han Yu
People see having sons or daughters as good, but they don't realize how children make one age quickly. —Wang Wei
On earth, there are no perfect parents; in the world, brothers are the most common. —Couplet of Wise Sayings
Being a parent is the greatest virtue under heaven; being a son or daughter is the smallest filial piety. —Couplet of Wise Sayings
Father gave birth to me, mother nurtured me, cared for me, raised me, educated me, looked after me, and supported me. —Book of Songs
If the father is not kind, the son will not be filial; if the younger brother is not friendly, the elder brother will not be respectful; if the wife is not righteous, the husband will not be obedient. —Yan Zhitui
In life, there are no virtuous fathers and brothers outside, and no strict teachers and friends inside, yet one succeeds rarely. —Lu Mother Zhu