范仲淹
北宋
Fan Zhongyan was a Northern Song statesman, writer, and military strategist, courtesy name Xiwen, from Wu County. He rose to the position of Vice Grand Councilor and led the Qingli Reforms. Known for his outspoken integrity, Fan excelled in argumentative prose and political essays. His most famous work, 'Record of Yueyang Tower,' contains the enduring lines 'Worry before the world has worried; rejoice only after the world has rejoiced.' He also wrote notable ci lyrics, including 'Pride of the Fisherman · Autumn Thoughts.'