One can not reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.

Clay is molded to make a vessel, but the utility of the vessel lies in the space where there is nothing. Thus, taking advantage of what is, we recognize the utility of what is not.

The best fighter is never angry.

If we could renounce our sageness and discard our wisdom, it would be better for the people a hundredfold.

He does not dare (by continuing his operations) to assert and complete his mastery.

He who has no faith in others shall find no faith in them.

And when (one with the highest excellence) does not wrangle (about his low position), no one finds fault with him.