With melted snow I boil fragrant tea. - Mencius

Words that defy reality are ominous. And it’s ominous reality that confronts those who would obscure the wise and worthy.

If others do not respond to your love with love, look into your own benevolence; if others fail to respond to your attempts to govern them with order, look into your own respect. In other words, look into yourself whenever you fail to achieve your purpose. When you are correct in your person, the Empire will turn to you.

All tongues savor the same flavors, all ears hear the same music, and all eyes see the same beauty.