To bear the country's disgrace is to rule the shrines of soil and grain. To bear the country's misfortunes is to be the king of the world.
The wise cares about everyone, and he becomes an example to all.
Geese are white, crows are black. No argument will change this.
Heaven's Way gives no favors. It always remains with good people.
Those who die without being forgotten get longevity.
Without going outside, you may know the whole world, without looking through the window, you may see the ways of heaven. The farther you go, the less you know. Thus the sage knows without traveling; he sees without looking; he works without doing.