Let thy step be slow and steady, that thou stumble not.

The strong manly ones in life are those who understand the meaning of the word patience.

When ambitious desires arise in thy heart, recall the days of extremity thou have passed through. Forbearance is the root of all quietness and assurance forever.

Forbearance is the root of quietness and assurance forever.

Let thy step be slow and steady, that thou stumble not.

To come to know your enemy, first you must become his friend, and once you become his friend, all his defences come down. Then you can choose the most fitting method for his demise.

Give the peasants neither life nor death.