No misfortune is worse than underestimating the enemy. Underestimating the enemy, I risk losing my treasure.

That, which others compress - will widen up and open. That, which others weaken - will strengthen. That, which others destroy - will blossom. Whoever wished to take something from the other, will inevitably loose his own.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.

When family ties are disturbed, devoted children arise.

The best people are like water, which benefits all things and does not compete with them. It stays in lowly places that others reject. This is why it is so similar to the Way.

The heavy is the root of the light. The tranquil is the ruler of the hasty.

I will be fond of keeping still, and the people will of themselves become correct.