- 一年之计在于春 yīniánzhījìzàiyúchūn a year's plan starts in springThe whole year's work depends on a good start in the spring; often paired with [[一日之计在于晨|一日之計在於晨|yi1 ri4 zhi1 ji4 zai4 yu2 chen2]] to emphasize that early planning is the key to success
- 一日之计在于晨 yīrìzhījìzàiyúchén the morning is the best time of dayA day's plan should be made in the morning; early morning is the most precious time of the day to get things done.
- 一生之计在于勤 yīshēngzhījìzàiyúqín lifelong success depends on diligencea whole life's success hinges on being industrious
- 困难在于 kùnnanzàiyú the problem isThe problem lies in; the difficulty is that; the obstacle is.
- 生命在于运动 shēngmìngzàiyúyùndòng life is motionLife consists in motion; the idea that physical activity and movement are essential to life and health. Often attributed to thinkers like Voltaire or Aristotle (as "life is motion")
