Tsinghua's school motto "Strive for Self-improvement, be virtuous and carry things" comes from a speech entitled "Gentleman" made by Liang Qichao in Tsinghua University in the winter of 19 14.
191410/in June, Liang Qichao gave a speech in Tsinghua, and inspired students with two images in Zhouyi, namely, "Heaven is strong, gentlemen strive for self-improvement" (dry divination) and "The rich in the earth, gentlemen carry things with great virtue" (Kun divination). At the same time, a gentleman should be as thick as the earth, be lenient with others, be strict with himself and treat others lightly, absorb new civilization with a broad mind, improve our society, promote our politics, and shoulder the historical responsibility with a generous morality. Liang Qichao's impassioned speech deeply inspired the students in Tsinghua. Later, Tsinghua University's motto was "Strive for Self-improvement, Be Virtuous and Carry Things".
Liang Qichao himself is very concerned about running a school in Tsinghua and the growth of students. What he is obsessed with is the cultural roots of students studying in the United States. He once said: "In addition to Western learning, Tsinghua students should also learn Chinese studies; Gai Guo Xue is the foundation of the country and has made contributions, especially to non-Chinese studies. " He appreciated the "purpose of cultivating all-round talents and strengthening national strength" and the "educational policy of studying in Germany and constantly striving for self-improvement" put forward in the articles of association of Tsinghua University.