Fudan University motto: erudite and determined, inquisitive and thoughtful. "erudite and determined, ask and think close" comes from the Analects of Confucius. Confucius said, "erudite and determined, ask and think close, and benevolence is among them." To put it simply, erudition means learning extensively from all aspects and expanding knowledge; Dedication is to set an ambition in the distance, and if you set an ambition, you must be firm; Asking seriously is practical, and thinking close is from near to far. Fudan's school motto is intended to encourage students to learn from all aspects and broaden their sources; Absorb the essence of knowledge and set up lofty aspirations; Do it in a down-to-earth manner and make a difference; Fudan's school motto encourages students to pursue their own ideals; While encouraging yourself and pursuing lofty ideals, you need to be down-to-earth. In short, the motto of Fudan University tells students that Fudan University is their spiritual home to achieve "erudition, dedication, diligent inquiry and close thinking".

Motto of Shanghai Jiaotong University: Drink water from the source, love your country and your school. Gratitude for serving the country has been surging in the blood of a century-old Jiaotong University, which has made the spirit of this prestigious school. If "Thinking about the Source of Drinking Water" is a moral interpretation at the level of "ego", then "Patriotism, Love for School and Honor" promotes the personality realm of Jiaotong University people in the sense of "ego".

PS: The motto of Fudan University is closer to the essence of the university.