Freedom cannot be bought with money, but it can be sold for money.
Just because things have always been this way, does that make them right?
If one tries to please everyone in everything, then nothing can ever be done.
Openly expressing contempt for someone is not the ultimate contempt. Only silence is the highest form of contempt.
In truth, there was no road on the ground at first; but as many people walked it, a road was formed.
In fact, pioneers are often easily turned into stumbling blocks.
China has always had few heroes who fail, few rebellions with tenacity, and few warriors who dare to fight single-handedly.
Having gone through the waves of tribulation, brothers remain; upon meeting, a smile wipes away old grudges.
This, mostly!
If life is too comfortable, work will be burdened by life.
When talking with influential figures, one should pretend to have occasional misunderstandings of what they say. Being too ignorant leads to being looked down upon; being too knowledgeable leads to being disliked. Having occasional misunderstandings is the most appropriate for both parties.
Everything must be studied to be understood.
After enduring the waves of tribulation, brothers are still there; meeting with a smile, old grudges are forgotten.
Unless a heavy whip is lashed on its back, China will not move on its own.