Not praising the deserving prevents envy.
Misery is what happiness rests upon. Happiness is what misery lurks beneath.
Water is the softest thing, yet it can penetrate mountains and earth. This shows clearly the principle of softness overcoming hardness.
The Way to Heaven has no favorites. It is always with the good man.
Return animosity with virtue.
Be humble and you will remain entire. The sages do not display themselves, therefore they shine. They do not approve themselves, therefore they are noted. They do not praise themselves, therefore they have merit. They do not glory in themselves, therefore they excel.