Those who show off do not shine.

Thus an army without flexibility never wins a battle. A tree that is unbending is easily broken.

Weapons are ominous tools. They are abhorred by all creatures. Anyone who follows the Way shuns them.

A violent wind does not last for a whole morning.

All men desire to free themselves solely from death; they do not know how to free themselves from life.

Love the whole world as if it were your self; then you will truly care for all things.

A sage is skilled at helping people without excluding anyone.