He who has achieved this state Is unconcerned with friends and enemies, With good and harm, with honor and disgrace. This therefore is the highest state of man.

Be humble and you will remain entire. The sages do not display themselves, therefore they shine. They do not approve themselves, therefore they are noted. They do not praise themselves, therefore they have merit. They do not glory in themselves, therefore they excel.

Warriors say: I dare not be like the host, but would rather be like the guest. I dare not advance an inch, but would rather retreat a foot.

What man has more than enough and gives it to the world? Only the man of Tao.

Between yea and nay, how much difference is there?

The one who does not honor the teacher and the one who does not honor the task, although ever so knowledgeable, they are confused.

The (method of) correction shall by a turn become distortion, and the good in it shall by a turn become evil.