What is the soul of a university? It is its independent thought and traditional spirit. Innovative consciousness, free thinking, scientific and humanistic traditions, etc. , is the most important spiritual pillar of a university. Without these, a university will lose its soul and cannot be called a "university" in the true sense. Due to the differences in history, regional culture and disciplines, different universities have formed their own traditions and spirits, such as the freedom and democracy of Peking University and the simplicity and perseverance of Nantah, which are the characteristics and personalities of universities other than * * *. The motto is the most representative of a university's tradition and characteristics, because it is a code of conduct that has guiding significance for all teachers and students, and it is a high summary of the tradition and objectives of running a school. The school motto is of great significance to encourage all teachers and students to carry forward their traditions, enhance their sense of honor and responsibility, and make continuous progress. Nanjing University motto: Honest and dignified, apply what you have learned "Honest and dignified, apply what you have learned" is not only concise, catchy and easy to recite, but also dignified, profound and philosophical. "Honesty, simplicity and macro" was originally the motto of Central University, and "Study hard and walk well" was selected by me from the famous sentences of ancient sages in China. The word "encouraging learning" often appears in ancient Chinese. Song Zhenzong wrote a poem called "Encouraging Learning" to encourage people to study hard. "Dunxing" can be found in the Book of Rites Quli: "Those who have knowledge and give in are also gentlemen." Combining the words "clean and magnificent" and "study hard" as the motto of Nanjing University today not only embodies the fine traditions and characteristics of our school, but also embodies the ideal pursuit and realization of running a school. The eight-character school motto is independent, focused, interrelated and integrated, covering many aspects such as educational thought, scientific spirit and character cultivation. "Simplicity" is the most natural thing in the traditional spirit of Nantah, and these two words appear in most school mottos and ethos in the history of our school. "Honesty and simplicity" means sincerity and simplicity, among which "honesty" is the core and foundation. "Honesty" is the highest moral standard to maintain human society and the spiritual core of China traditional culture. Honest people are real. The opposite of honesty is deception, and the opposite of truth is fallacy. Honesty means sincerity, no affectation and sincerity. "Honesty and simplicity" requires people to have an independent personality, not to be overbearing in power, not to bully the weak, not to be kitsch in frustration, and not to follow the trend. "Honesty" is the basis of all moral standards and behavioral norms of individuals and society. If individuals and society do not pay attention to "honesty", then any moral standards and codes of conduct will become passive water, trees without roots, personal reputation and even the foundation of the whole society will be shaken. University is not only a place to impart professional knowledge and skills, but also a spiritual home to teach people honesty, truthfulness and kindness. How to be a man is more important than imparting knowledge, as Mr. Tao Xingzhi, a famous educator and alumnus of our school, said: "Teach thousands of things, teach people to seek truth, learn thousands of things and learn to be a man." To be "honest" in learning means to have a scientific spirit of seeking truth from facts, a rigorous and diligent learning attitude, not to regard learning as a way to get promoted and get rich and a tool to get a diploma, to be sincere, realistic, not cheating, not opportunistic and not greedy for benefits. Only in this way can we acquire real talents and learn, and shoulder the heavy responsibility of rejuvenating China side by side. "Magnificent" means grand and great. To be a man and study, we must have lofty aspirations, the determination to do great things, the lofty spirit, the lofty sense of responsibility and mission, and the goal of personal struggle should be closely combined with the development of the country and the progress of mankind. Only those who are broad-minded and ambitious will surpass themselves, never be satisfied with their achievements, and make continuous progress. To achieve great ambitions, we must have the spirit and tolerance of being fearless, fearless, determined and self-reliant, pioneering and enterprising, and daring to fight for the first place. In the past 100 years, Nanjing University has been able to overcome all kinds of difficulties and make brilliant achievements continuously, relying on this traditional spirit of perseverance, perseverance and self-improvement. Undoubtedly, Nanjing University needs to inherit and carry forward this traditional spirit in the process of building a world-class university in the new century. If "sincerity and macro" embodies the idea and goal of running a school, then "study hard" emphasizes the ways and means to achieve the goal. "Encouragement" means encouragement and encouragement. "Encouragement" means encouraging teachers and students to study hard, requiring scholars to be diligent in self-encouragement, hard training, paying attention to knowledge learning, improving quality, shaping character, transcending spirit, purifying mind and innovating thinking. "Dun" means to urge and struggle, and "Dun Xing" means to work hard, emphasizing practical ability, practical style and moral practice. Sitting and talking, all talk and no action, can only be a giant of language and a dwarf of action. As a scholar, we should not only aim high, but also practice and show our knowledge and character in practice. Only through down-to-earth actions can we realize our great ambitions. Only by taking serious and down-to-earth actions and being brave in pioneering and innovating in actions can we be considered as people in the perfect sense and people who have contributed to society. Therefore, the school motto of "Honesty and Brilliance, Strive for Strength and Progress" not only inherits and embodies Nantah's excellent tradition of running a school for a hundred years, but also faces the future, reflecting its higher pursuit of running a school, and at the same time expounds the ways to realize its lofty goals.