“When a hen crows, it heralds the end of an Empire” – Chinese Proverb
“Everyone has a right to be conceited until he is successful”
“Keep strong if possible. In any case keep cool. Have unlimited patience. Never corner an opponent, and always assist him to save his face. Put yourself in his shoes so as to see things through his eyes. Avoid self righteousness like the devil – nothing is so self-blinding” – Liddell Hart
“A great man is one who has not lost the child’s heart” – Mencius