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得意时莫忘形,失意时莫失志

dé yì shí mò wàng xíng, shī yì shí mò shī zhì
In success, don't lose your composure; in failure, don't lose your ambition.

When proud, do not forget form; when disappointed, do not lose ambition.

This is a balanced life philosophy: remain humble and ground...

This is a balanced life philosophy: remain humble and grounded when things go well, and remain determined and hopeful when things go poorly. It emphasizes emotional stability and perseverance.

This saying is a common maxim in Chinese culture, often taught to young people to cultivate resilience and humility. It draws on Confucian ideals of self-cultivation and the Taoist principle of balance.

Someone might say this to a student who got top marks and is becoming lazy, or to another who failed an exam and is thinking of giving up.

This saying provides a moral compass for navigating life's ups and downs. It signals that both success and failure are temporary, and that one's true worth lies in maintaining a steady heart and clear goals.

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