if it is incisive, it is like grinding. (The Book of Songs, Wei Feng Zhanao)

The speaker is innocent, and the speaker is warned. (preface to the book of songs)

give me a peach and return it with a plum. (The Book of Songs: Elegance and Restraint)

I take a long breath to hide my tears and mourn the hardships of people's lives. (Qu Yuan (Li Sao))

It's a long way to go, and I will go up and down. (Qu Yuan (Li Sao))

The feet are shorter and the inches are longer. (Chu ci bu ju)

full of losses, modest benefits. (Shangshu)

To err is human. It's not good to change after passing. ("Zuo Zhuan")

Remember the past and be a teacher of the future. (The Warring States Policy Zhao Ce)

It's never too late to mend. ("The Warring States Policy and Chu Ce")

Know yourself and know yourself, and you will win every battle. (Sun Tzu's The Art of War: Planning and Attacking)

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. ("Lao Zi Sixty-four Chapters")

Misfortune is where fortune lies, and fortune is where misfortune lies. (Chapter 58 of Laozi)

Skynet is long and slow, but it doesn't leak. (Lao Tzu Chapter 73)

He who knows others is wise, and he who knows himself is wise. ("Lao Zi")