There must be a beginning of any great matter, but the continuing unto the end until it be thoroughly finished yields the true glory.

I must have the gentleman to haul and draw with the mariner, and the mariner with the gentleman.

The 21st we had them in chase, and so coming up unto them, there hath passed some cannon shot between some of our fleet and some of them, and as far as we perceive they are determined to sell their lives with blows.

Our voyage is made.

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