He who is able to conquer others is powerful; he who is able to conquer himself is more powerful.

When family ties are disturbed, devoted children arise.

heaven is eternal, earth everlasting. they endure this way because they do not live for themselves. in the same way, the wise person puts himself last, and thereby finds himself first, holds himself outside, and thereby remains at the center, abandons himself, and is thereby fulfilled.

By moderation one can be generous.

Abandon wisdom, discard knowledge, and people will benefit a hundredfold.

When armies are mobilized and issues joined, the man who is sorry over the fact will always win.

Those who know when it is enough will not perish.