Alright, here are some of the famous sayings and aphorisms of ancient life philosophy from different dynasties and different literary works: It's never too late for a gentleman to take revenge. Spring and Autumn Annals Where there is a will, there is a way. Book of the Later Han Dynasty How can a sparrow know the ambition of a swan? Records of the Historian: Biography of Chen She When a bird is dying, its cry is sad; when a man is dying, his words are kind. Records of the Historian, Biography of Shang Jun People who are not born with knowledge like and dislike living things. 'Han Feizi: ShuoLinxia' All men are bound to die, either heavier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather. Sima Qian of the Han Dynasty wrote a letter to Ren An. 7. Keep your word and do your best. What a villain. The Analects of Confucius, Zi Lu A gentleman is magnanimous, but a villain is sorrowful. "The Analects of Confucius·Shu Er" Without good, one cannot become a great evil. Without good, one cannot become a great evil. Xun Zi, Persuade Learning 10. Self-help. Mencius, King Hui of Liang I hope these famous aphorisms can provide you with some enlightenment and help.