Ancient poems about inspirational verses

1. "One of Two Poems from Bailu Cave"

Tang Dynasty: Wang Zhenbai

I am already deep in spring when I am reading, every inch of time is worth every inch of gold.

It is not the Taoist who comes to make people laugh, Zhou Qing and Kong Sizheng are pursuing it.

Translation: Concentrate on reading, spring is over before you know it, and every inch of time is as precious as an inch of gold. It was not that the Taoists came to laugh at him, but he devoted himself to studying the essence of Zhou Gong's thoughts and teachings of Confucius.

2. "Winter Night Reading Shows Ziyu"

Song Dynasty: Lu You

The ancients spared no effort in learning, and their skills were only achieved when they were young and old.

What you have learned on paper will eventually make you realize it, but you will definitely know that this matter must be carried out.

Translation: The ancients spared no effort in learning, and often did not achieve success until old age. After all, the knowledge gained from books is not perfect. If you want to deeply understand the truth, you must practice it yourself.

3. "Book of Land Painting"

Song Dynasty: Ouyang Xiu

Ouyang Xiu, courtesy name Yongshu, was from Luling. He was orphaned at the age of four. His mother, Zheng, took an oath to observe the law and teach him personally. His family was poor, so he learned calligraphy with Dihua. You are so smart that you can read books and recite them frequently. As soon as it reaches the crown, there is a sound.

When Xiu began his career in Chuzhou, he was named Drunkard, and later he was given the title Liuyi Jushi. He has a strong natural talent and is brave enough to do what is right. Although the opportunity is right in front of him, he will ignore it. Exile and wandering, as long as it is repeated again and again, the ambition is self-sufficient.

Translation: Ouyang Xiu, courtesy name Yongshu, was from Luling. His father died when he was four years old. His mother, Zheng, was determined not to remarry and taught Ouyang Xiu to read and study (at home) herself. Because his family was so poor, he could only practice writing on the ground with reeds. When he was young, Ouyang Xiu was extremely intelligent and could recite a book after reading it once. When he reached adulthood, he was renowned for his outstanding character.

Ouyang Xiu began to work in Chuzhou and called himself a drunkard. In his later years, he changed his name to Liuyi layman. He has an upright nature and acts bravely when he sees justice. Even if there is a trap ahead, he will not look back even if he is harmed. Even if he is belittled many times, (his) ambition remains unchanged.

4. "Reading"

Song Dynasty: Lu You

I returned to Zhining without a five-acre garden, and the original intention of reading was in Yuan and Yuan Dynasties.

Although my eyesight in front of the lamp is not the same as before, I still have to learn 20,000 words.

Translation: The ambition to return to old age and live in seclusion is still the same even without the five acres of farmland. The original intention of reading is for the common people. ?Reading under the lamp, my eyes are no longer what they used to be, but I still insist that I have read twenty thousand small words.

5. "New Year's Day, Liu Yazi's Charming Rhyme"

Modern: Dong Biwu?

*** celebrates the New Year with laughter, and red rock ladies give plum blossoms . They toasted Tusu wine to each other and drank victory tea among themselves.

Only loyalty can serve the country, and there is no paradise for home. Accompanying the capital to welcome the festival with singing and dancing, wishing Yan'an a prosperous scenery

Translation: Everyone gathered together to celebrate the arrival of the New Year. It was very lively with laughter and noise. The young comrades from Hongyan Village sent plum blossoms, which added to the excitement. A festive atmosphere. Everyone toasted to each other and expressed their New Year's wishes. After the banquet, everyone was still not satisfied. They tasted the victory tea together and talked about current affairs.

Only loyalty can repay the motherland. Nowadays, the motherland is being invaded by foreign countries and wars are everywhere. There is no place to seek peace and happiness for one family. We celebrate the New Year with singing and dancing in Chongqing, the capital, but don’t forget Yan’an. Let us wish the Yan’an Liberated Area prosperity.