1. Everything is ready, all we need is the east wind.

2. If there are civil affairs, there must be military preparations.

3. It is difficult to keep a snobbish acquaintance for a long time.

4. There is no certainty in planning, and there is no success in doubt.

5. If you continue to cut off things, you will be subject to chaos.

6. Big things start from difficulty, small things start from easy.

7. In the most important matters of the country, don’t take precautions first.

8. We should not underestimate ourselves if we have a great spirit of lofty ideals.

9. Stay calm to cultivate your character, and be frugal to cultivate your virtue.

10. My heart is like a scale, but I can’t give priority to others.

11. Work hard and die.

12. Aim high.

13. Government should be based on peace of the people, not decoration first.

14. Prevent treachery and use politics, eliminate extravagance and use frugality.

15. But if the army does not fight and the people do not work, the world will be settled.

16. Diagrams are easier to understand than details.

17. It is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it is difficult to go from luxury to frugality.

18. Stay away now. I am in tears and don’t know what to say.

19. Live in seclusion to pursue your ambitions, and practice righteousness to achieve your goals.

20. A ruler must have the temperament of being soft on the outside and strong on the inside.