You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.

By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination.

Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World.

I am a most noteworthy sinner, but I have cried out to the Lord for grace and mercy, and they have covered me completely.

After victory, tighten the cords of your helmet.

-- Kuroda Yoshitaka

Writing is only good for recording names. Swordsmanship defeats one man — that's not worth learning. I want to learn what defeats ten thousand.

-- Xiang Yu

書足以記名姓而已。剣一人敵、不足学。学万人敵。

-- Xiang Yu

Without detachment, one cannot clarify purpose; without tranquility, one cannot reach far.

-- Zhuge Liang

Promote talent and talent alone.

-- Cao Cao

Before wine, one should sing — for how long is life? Like morning dew, so many days have passed.

-- Cao Cao