The sage is one with the world, and lives in harmony with it.
Take care of what is difficult while it is still easy, and deal with what will become big while it is yet small.
Because he (the Sage) demands no honor, he will never be dishonored.
A good counter needs no calculator.
The mature person perceives the fruitlessness of rigid, external methodologies.
Mastering others is strength. Mastering oneself makes you fearless.