Bird in hand makes it harder to blow nose.
Wisdom delights in water; love delights in hills. Wisdom is stirring; love is quiet. Wisdom is merry; love grows old.
Never seek illicit wealth.
Do not use a cannon to kill a mosquito.
But if you do not have the Tao yourself, what business have you spending your time in vain efforts to bring corrupt politicians into the right path?
Be loyal to yourself, charitable to neighbours, nothing more.