Thirteen of Cao Cao’s famous aphorisms

1. How foolish it is to try to shake Mount Tai from a place of ants.

2. My ancestors have been living in Han Dynasty for generations. If they don’t think about serving the country, how are they different from animals? I am dedicated to those who have done outstanding things, and I want to take advantage of them to eliminate harm for the country. If things don’t work out now, it’s God’s will!

3. It is unfortunate to be born in troubled times, but if we can turn chaos into order, wouldn’t it be the greatest blessing among misfortunes!

4. If you want to win over others, you must first be invincible!

5. The dragon can be big or small. It can rise or disappear. If it is big, it can stir up clouds and spit out mist. If it is small, it can hide its form. If it rises, it can soar in the universe. If it is hidden, it can lurk within the waves. The changes in the dragon's time are comparable to the heroes of the world!

6. Qingqing Zijin is so long in my heart, but for the sake of you, I still ponder it.

7. A hero has great ambitions, hidden secrets, the ability to contain the universe, and the aspirations of heaven and earth.

8. It is not a hero to do big things but cherish one's life, to see small gains and forget one's life.

9. Having children should be like Sun Zhongmou!

10. Drinking and singing, what is life like? Like morning dew, it will be more painful every day. The only way to relieve worries is Du Kang.

11. My husband has ambitions all over the world, and he is still close to his neighbors thousands of miles away.

12. The Duke of Zhou vomits food, and the world returns to its heart.

13. I would rather let the world down than teach the world to let me down. ;