"The son of Confucius once said to him: "I apply myself with diligence to every kind of study, neglect nothing that could render me clever and brilliant; but I do not advance." "Omit some of your pursuits," replied Confucius, "and you will get on better. Among those who travel on foot, have you ever seen any who run? It is essential to do everything in order, and to grasp that which is within the reach of your arm; otherwise, you give yourself useless trouble. Those who, like yourself, desire to do everything in one day, do nothing to the end of their lives, while others who steadily adhere to one pursuit find that they have accomplished their purpose."