I was frequently punished by my masters for not carrying properly out such menial tasks as running errands or cleaning toilets. These experiences, however, helped me to withstand the tribulations I had to face later in life. "
他回想當年說：「油坊的老闆和我家還有點親戚關係，可是我的學徒生活並不好過。跑腿、洗夜壺、搓紙煙、刷水煙筒，都要我們這些小學徒幹，一不好，沒頭沒臉挨頓毒打是常事。