"wisdom"by confucius

There are three methods to gaining wisdom:
The first is reflection, which is the highest.
The second is imitation, which is the easiest.
The third is experience, which is the bitterest
~ Confucius


The superior man is satisfied and composed;
the mean man is always full of distress
~ Confucius

(p/s: thanks Hui Leng for the notes!)