Though bitter, good medicine cures illness. Though it may hurt, loyal criticism will have beneficial effects.

- Sima Qian

There is no fixed road to wealth, and goods do not stay with the same master forever.

- Sima Qian

Military weapons are the means used by the Sage to punish violence and cruelty, to give peace to troublous times, to remove difficulties and dangers,…

- Sima Qian