In the winter of 1914, scholar Liang Qi-Chao visited the University and delivered a speech on what makes a true gentleman and quoted a passage from Book of Changes (I Ching):

As heaven maintains vigor through movements,
A gentleman should constantly strive for self-discipline.
As earth’s inclusive nature,
A gentleman should embrace social responsibilities.

This is the origin of the Tsing Hua motto. After the re-establishment in Hsinchu, the motto was written on the outer wall of the Auditorium in the calligraphy of Master Yu You-Ren. The motto has been written in this style ever since.