Therefore the Sage, wishing to be above the people, must by his words put himself below them; wishing to be before the people, he must put himself behind them. In this way, though he has his place above them, the people do not feel his weight; though he has his place before them, they do not feel it as an injury. Therefore all mankind delight to exalt him, and weary of him not.

At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want.

True words seem false.

A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.

A tree that cannot bend will crack in the wind. Thus by nature's own decree, the soft and gentle are triumphant.

In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple.

Give up your relentless moralizing, the continual pinpricks which pierce the skin of your fellows. The distinction between good and evil is the sickness of the mind. Give up your morals, and the people will regain a love of their fellows.