Unknown but widely attributed to Asian proverbs

Be Stubborn About Your Goals, and Flexible About Your Methods – Unknown (Widely Attributed to Asian Proverbs)

Although attributed as an 'Asian proverb,' this saying resonates with philosophical traditions across East Asia, particularly the adaptability prized in Confucian and Daoist thought. For instance, the bamboo bends with the wind but does not break—symbolizing flexibility without abandoning firm roots. [...]