Just as God gave different fingers to the hand so has He given different ways to men.

Despite all expectations, the time of my last campaign and of my passing is near. I wish to die at home. Let not my end disarm you, and on no account weep for me, lest the enemy be warned of my death.

The strength of walls depends on the courage of those who guard them.

An action comitted in anger is an action doomed to failure.

Just as God gave different fingers to the hand so has He given different ways to men.

Heaven is weary of the luxury of China. I shall remain in the wilderness of the north. I shall return to simplicity and moderations once again. As for the clothes I wear and the food I eat, I shall have the same as cowherds and grooms and I shall treat my soldiers as brothers. In a hundred battles I have been at the forefront and within seven years I have performed a great work, for in six directions of space all things are subject to one ruler.

If you're afraid - don't do it, - if you're doing it - don't be afraid!