All action begins in rest... This is the ultimate truth.
Without going outside, you may know the whole world!
Moderation means prevention. Prevention means achieving much virtue.
When the sage stands above people, they are not oppressed. When he leads people, they are not obstructed. The world will exalt him and not grow tired of him.
No weapon is sharper than will.
There is no greater offence than harbouring desires. There is no greater disaster than discontent. There is no greater misfortune than wanting more.