Do not use a cannon to kill a mosquito.
A gentleman is ashamed to let his words outrun his deeds.
He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it.
To understand yourself is the key to wisdom.
It is better to play than do nothing.
A country of a thousand war-chariots cannot be administered unless the ruler attends strictly to business, punctually observes his promises, is economical in expenditure, loves the people, and uses the labor of the peasantry only at the proper times of year.