What are the famous aphorisms of being practical and doing things seriously?

1. Everything should be done in a down-to-earth manner, not in idle dreams, not in vain voices, but in a down-to-earth manner. If you study with this attitude, the truth will be clear, and if you do things with this attitude, you will be successful. -(China) Li Dazhao

2. A person is most afraid of dishonesty, and the most valuable thing for young people is honesty. "Honesty" means not deceiving yourself. It is easy not to deceive others, and it is the most difficult not to deceive yourself. "Honest style" means being down-to-earth and not taking advantage. There is nothing cheap in the world, and whoever wants to take advantage will suffer. -(China) Xu Teli

3. The greatest worship we can express for truth is to fulfill it in a down-to-earth manner. -(America) Emerson

4. Honesty and diligence should be your permanent companions. -(America) Franklin

5. The smartest person in the world is the most honest person, because only honest people can stand the test of facts and history. -(China) Zhou Enlai