Happiness perches on misery. Misery crouches beneath happiness.
The light of the Way seems dim.
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
True words are not pleasing. Pleasing words are not true.
Understanding others is knowledge, Understanding oneself is enlightenment; Conquering others is power, Conquering oneself is strength.
Those who praise victory relish manslaughter. Those who relish manslaughter cannot reach their goals in the world.