Why are the people rebellious? Because the rulers interfere too much. Therefore they are rebellious.
The noble must make humility his root.
Letting the mind control the vital breath is called force.
By moderation one can be generous.
That the soft overcomes the hard, and the yielding overcomes the resistant, is a fact known by all, but practiced by few.
Rule a kingdom as though you were cooking a small fish - don't overdo it.