The most difficult in the world must be easy in its beginning.
When his (the good ruler's) task is accomplished and his work done, The people all say, "It happened to us naturally.
The most fundamental seems fickle.
The real art of governing consists, so far as possible, in doing nothing.
Wise men hear and see as little children do.
When the uncarved wood is split, its parts are put to use. When the sage is put to use, he becomes the head.