Never write yourself off (勿自暴，勿自弃，圣与贤，可驯致)
Chapter 8: The Pursuit of Lifelong Learning (余力学文)
DZG-167•Chapter 8: The Pursuit of Lifelong Learning
勿自暴，勿自弃，圣与贤，可驯致
— Wù Zì Bào, Wù Zì Qì, Shèng Yǔ Xián, Kě Xún Zhì
Modern Translation & Meaning
"Never write yourself off. Excellence is not a genetic lottery; it is an entirely learnable skill built through relentless, patient, and uncompromising daily effort."
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