The Way to Heaven has no favorites. It is always with the good man.

The truly wise are content to be last. They are, therefore, first. They are indifferent to themselves. They are, therefore self-confident.

I have three precious things which I hold fast and prize. The first is gentleness; the second frugality; the third is humility, which keeps me from putting myself before others. Be gentle and you can be bold; be frugal and you can be liberal; avoid putting yourself before others and you can become a leader among men.

The sage has no concern for himself, but makes the concerns of others his own.

If you would take, you must first give.

Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habit.

Violence, even well intentioned, always rebounds upon oneself.