When young, beware of fighting; when strong, beware of sex; and when old, beware of possession.

The commander of the forces of a large State may be carried off, but the will of even a common man cannot be taken from him.

One who will study for three years. Without thought of reward. Would be hard indeed to find.

Don't use cannon to kill musquito.

Though Confucius served the Duke of Lu, a Chinese state, he made many enemies with the nobles of the land. His views antagonized the powerful nobles, who wanted the Duke to be a puppet in their hands. Confucius was exiled from the State of Lu for more than two decades. He lived in the countryside, spreading his teachings.

Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues.

Settle one difficulty, and you keep a hundred away.