How to express "My favorite saying is [where there's a will there's a way]" in Chinese

 There are a few ways to express "My favorite saying is [where there's a will there's a way]" in Chinese, depending on the nuance you want to convey. Here are some options:

1. Most Literal and Common:

• 我最喜欢的格言是“有志者事竟成”。 (Wǒ zuì xǐhuan de géyán shì “yǒu zhì zhě shì jìng chéng”.)
  • This is the most direct translation of the English proverb.
  • "有志者事竟成 (yǒu zhì zhě shì jìng chéng)" literally means "Those with a will, things will be accomplished."
  • It's widely understood and used.

2. Emphasizing Determination:

• 我最喜欢的一句话是“只要功夫深，铁杵磨成针”。 (Wǒ zuì xǐhuan de yī jù huà shì “zhǐyào gōngfu shēn, tiě chǔ mó chéng zhēn”.)
  • This proverb means "Where there is perseverance, a steel pestle can be ground into a needle."
  • It emphasizes the power of persistence and hard work, which aligns with the meaning of "where there's a will there's a way."
  • This phrase is very common.

3. More Formal:

• 我最欣赏的座右铭是“有志竟成”。 (Wǒ zuì xīnshǎng de zuòyòumíng shì “yǒu zhì jìng chéng”.)
  • This is a shorter, more formal version of the first option.
  • "座右铭 (zuòyòumíng)" means "motto" or "maxim."
  • "欣赏(xīnshǎng)" means to appreciate.

Which to Choose:

• For everyday conversation, "我最喜欢的格言是“有志者事竟成”。" is perfectly fine and widely understood.
• If you want to place extra emphasis on perseverance, use "我最喜欢的一句话是“只要功夫深，铁杵磨成针”。"
• For formal situations, "我最欣赏的座右铭是“有志竟成”。" is suitable.