Cheng Man-ch'ing Born : July 29, 1902 Died : March 26, 1975 Browse All Authors Top 4 quotes by Cheng Man-ch'ing Tai Chi Chuan, the great ultimate, strengthens the weak, raises the sick, invigorates the debilitated, and encourages the timid Cheng Man-ch'ing tai-chi sick weak Use the mind to direct the chi and the chi to mobilise the body. Cheng Man-ch'ing body use mind Pity! The southerly trees have shed their leaves. Nobody comes to appreciate the mountain's beauty. Tomorrow I too will float away. My reflection gone from cool streams. Cheng Man-ch'ing appreciation beauty death The five excellences include: calligraphy, painting, poetry, medicine, and t'ai chi chuan. Cheng Man-ch'ing medicine poetry excellence