- 生于忧患 shēngyúyōuhuàn to thrive in hardshipsurvival and growth come from enduring adversity and struggle; often paired with the concept of perishing through easy living
- 生于忧患,死于安乐 shēngyúyōuhuànsǐyú'ānlè thrive in hardship and perish in comfortHardship and adversity drive a person to strive and survive, while ease and pleasure can lead to neglect and ruin.