To rejoice in conquest is to rejoice in murder.

The Great Vessel takes long to complete.

The wise man does not lay up treasure. The more he expends on others, the more he gains for himself. The more he gives to others, the more he has for his own.

From now back to antiquity, its (Tao's) name has not been lost. Thereby, see the origin of all.

Loving, hating, having expectations: all these are attachments. Attachment prevents the growth of one's true being.

Nature is not human hearted.

A skillful commander is not overbearing. A skillful fighter does not become angry. A skillful conqueror does not compete with people. One who is skillful in using men puts himself below them. This is called the strength to use men. This is called matching Heaven, The highest principle of old.