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.
The biggest in the world is small in its beginning.
Why are the people rebellious? Because the rulers interfere too much. Therefore they are rebellious.
Stop trying to control. Let go of fixed plans and concepts, and the world will govern itself.
I do not concern myself with gods and spirits either good or evil nor do I serve any.
The value comes from what is there, but the use comes from what is not there.