I'd rather be a leader, not a small follower, and I am willing to make a career, not nodding my head.
It is better to have something than to bow your head and waist
Wen Tianxiang:When the ruler of the Yuan Dynasty persuaded him to write a letter to recruit Zhang Shijie, he rejected the eternal quatrain of "Who has not died in life since ancient times, and left Dan to take care of the sweat".
Xu Beihong:Before becoming famous, he was invited by dignitaries and nobles to join their social circles, but Xu Beihong was unmoved and stuck to his artistic pursuits.
Tao Yuanming:After experiencing many twists and turns in the officialdom, he finally chose to resign and return to his hometown to live a simple life. He pursued freedom and tranquility of mind, not worldly glory and wealth.
These examples all show that people should abide by their principles and beliefs, not bow their heads, and prefer to walk on the straight road to the end rather than go around in circles on the winding road.
Unyielding
Sunland:Sang Lan is a former member of the national women's gymnastics team who was injured in an accident at a friendly international games, resulting in high paraplegia. Despite the tremendous physical trauma she suffered, Sang Lan showed remarkable perseverance and courage. Instead of complaining about the injustice of fate, she faced life positively and optimistically, and devoted herself to public welfare, through her own efforts and struggles, she became a successful para athlete and social activist, bringing hope and strength to many people.
Helen. Keller:Helen. Keller was an American writer, speaker, and activist who became blind and deaf when she was two years old. In the face of great difficulties, Helen Kate did not give up. but in Anne. With the help of Ms. Sully, she learned sign language and Braille, and gradually overcame her physical handicap to become an outstanding writer, orator, and educator through her own efforts and talents, bringing light and hope to many people.
Both examples show that steadfastness and perseverance are important qualities in overcoming difficulties and achieving goals. No matter how great the difficulties and setbacks encountered, as long as we maintain a positive and optimistic attitude, firm beliefs, and work hard, we will definitely be able to overcome the difficulties and achieve our goals.
It is better to be proud of loneliness
Newton:Although he did not have a happy childhood, he persevered in his pursuit of scientific truth and eventually became a great physicist and mathematician.
Van Gogh:Van Gogh's works were not appreciated by the world during his lifetime, and he lived a lonely life, but he left behind many immortal works of art.
These people have chosen the path of loneliness and pride, and they do not compromise to cater to the expectations of others or society, but are determined to pursue their beliefs and ideals. In the face of difficulties and setbacks, they showed strong willpower and perseverance, and ultimately achieved immortal careers.
It is better to be a snake's head than a dragon's tail
The examples of celebrities in ancient and modern China and foreign countries all tell that they are not afraid of the powerful, do not covet glory and wealth, refuse their demands, abide by their own principles and beliefs, do not bow their heads, and would rather seek straight than bend.
The shortcomings in life are also a rare beauty, they have the spirit of perseverance, overcome difficulties, and achieve goals and dreams. People who have goals and ideals would rather be arrogant and lonely than compromise to meet the expectations of others and society, and the humble will settle for themselves.
The story of "I'd rather be a snake's head than a dragon's tail" makes us understand a truth: "Destiny is in your own hands, it depends on what kind of path you choose to take or what kind of person you become, it all depends on your thoughts."