The great things in the world must be done in detail.
—— Han Fei (philosopher at the end of the Warring States Period) quoted from Han Feizi Yuzhi
Those who are not excellent in virtue cannot be far-sighted; Those who are not talented can't be knowledgeable.
—— Wang Chong (a philosopher in the Eastern Han Dynasty) quoted from Lun Heng Bie Tong Quan
Determined to be firm but not sharp, success is not fast for a long time.
—— Zhang Xiaoxiang (a poet in the Southern Song Dynasty) quoted from Treating Tizi Jiashen February 9
Learn and then learn, and then teach. Know the difficulties, and then you can strengthen yourself.
—— Kong Qiu (thinker and educator in the Spring and Autumn Period) quoted from The Book of Rites
People who have no long-term thoughts will have near worries.