Want to be Wise or Be a Winner? Quotes from Sima Yi

 In the historical story of the Three Kingdoms, most people think the wisest person is Kong Ming (诸葛亮). However, the real winner was Sima Yi. He lived long and laid the foundation for his descendants to establish the 晋朝 Jin Dynasty.

Here are sayings attributed to him.

司马懿：
受人之辱 不動於色
察人之過 不揚於人
覺人之咋 不愤於人
藏器於身 待时而動
欲为苍鹰 勿與鳥争

Sima Yi:
Endure another’s insult, show no change of face.
Perceive another’s fault, spread it not to men.
Detect another’s deceit, be not angered with him.
Hide one’s talents within, await the time to act.
Desire to be the hawk, contend not with birds.

If you want to be a winner, use it as a checklist.