Arms are instruments of ill omen, not the instruments of the gentleman. When one is compelled to use them, it is best to do so without relish.
Gentleness brings victory to him who attacks, and safety to him who defends. Those whom Heaven would save, it fences round with gentleness.
He who knows does not speak. He who speaks does not know.
The Tao's principle is spontaneity.
He does not seek glory - yet people respect him.
High and low rest on each other.