We wish each other a long life so as to share the beauty of this graceful moonlight, even though miles apart.

A lonely stranger in a strange land I am cast, I miss my family all the more on every festive day.

The endless river eastward flows; with its huge waves are gone all those gallant heroes of bygone years.

If two people are of the same mind, their sharpness can cut through metal.

It is a true great man whom no money and rank can confuse, no poverty and hardship can shake, and no power and force can suffocate.

A bosom friend afar brings distance near.

A huge tree that fills one’s arms grows from a tiny seedling; a nine-storied tower rises from a heap of earth; a thousand li journey starts with the first step.

Misfortune, that is where happiness depends; happiness, that is where misfortune underlies.

On seeing a man of virtue, try to become his equal; on seeing a man without virtue, examine yourself not to have the same defects.

This land so rich in beauty has made countless heroes bow in homage.

Raising my head, I see the moon so bright; withdrawing my eyes, my nostalgia comes around.

All are past and gone; we look to this age for truly great men.

The gentleman helps others to achieve their moral perfection but not their evil conduct.

A righteous man never feels ashamed to face his shadow when standing alone and to face his soul when sleeping alone.