Between yea and nay, how much difference is there?
The master accomplishes more and more by doing less and less until finally he accomplishes everything by doing nothing.
When many people are killed, they should be mourned and lamented. Those who are victorious in war should follow the rites of funerals.
Who can rest until the moment of action?
Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.
When virtue is lost, benevolence appears, when benevolence is lost right conduct appears, when right conduct is lost, expedience appears. Expediency is the mere shadow of right and truth; it is the beginning of disorder.