Balance is the perfect state of still water. Let that be our model. It remains quiet within and is not disturbed on the surface.
By gaining the people, the kingdom is gained; by losing the people, the kingdom is lost.
The man of wisdom is never of two minds; the man of benevolence never worries; the man of courage is never afraid.
Not feeling compassion for a stranger is like not feeling when one's foot has caught fire
Never seek illicit wealth.
The strongest memory is not as strong as the weakest ink.