Though tightly the net of words forms, how surely truth slips out.

Man, when living, is soft and tender; when dead, he is hard and tough. All animals and plants when living are tender and delicate; when dead they become withered and dry. Therefore it is said: the hard and tough are parts of death; the soft and tender are parts of life.

Fine words are traded. Noble deeds gain respect. But people who are not good, why abandon them?

Before healing others, heal yourself

Although he travels all day, the sage never loses sight of his luggage carts.

Searching for precious goods leads astray.

Take care of what is difficult while it is still easy, and deal with what will become big while it is yet small.