Excess Weakens The Spirits.

At Fifteen, My Mind Was Bent On Learning. At Thirty, I Stood Firm. At Forty, I Had No Doubts. At Fifty, I Knew The Decrees Of Heaven. At Sixty, My Ear Was Receptive To Truth. At Seventy, I Could Follow My Heart's Desires Without Sin.

The Wise Are Free From Perplexities; The Virtuous From Anxiety; And The Bold From Fear.

The Master Said, “the Gentleman Understands What Is Right, Whereas The Petty Man Understands Profit.” (analects 4.16)

A Wise Man Seeks By Music To Strengthen His Soul: The Thoughtless One Uses It To Stifle His Fears.

To Throw Oneself Into Strange Teachings Is Quite Dangerous.