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To remain committed to one's original goals and values throughout life's journey, ensuring perseverance and fulfillment.
创业初期遇到困难时，他常常想起‘勿忘初心，方得始终’这句话来坚持下去。
When facing difficulties in the early stages of entrepreneurship, he often recalled the saying 'stay true to your original aspiration to see things through to the end' to keep going.
这位老艺术家勤勤恳恳，勿忘初心，方得始终，最终创作出了不朽的作品。
This veteran artist worked diligently, staying true to his original aspiration, and ultimately created immortal works.
Often used in personal development, career guidance, or moral philosophy to emphasize perseverance and authenticity.
This proverb reflects the Chinese cultural emphasis on 'integrity' (诚信) and 'perseverance' (坚持). It is often cited in contexts where individuals face moral dilemmas or external pressures to compromise their values.
Use this proverb when someone is struggling with a long-term goal, facing ethical challenges, or needing motivation to stay committed. It is less suitable for short-term or trivial tasks.
Originates from the Buddhist text '大乘起信论' (Mahayana Shastra), where it emphasizes the importance of maintaining one's original vow (初心) to achieve ultimate enlightenment (始终). The phrase was later popularized in Confucian and Taoist philosophy as a metaphor for lifelong dedication to one's principles.
Commonly used in speeches, self-help literature, and motivational contexts. Often appears in New Year's speeches, graduation ceremonies, and career advice to encourage perseverance.