Conquering others requires force. Conquering oneself requires strength

First, we must do our own personal work, then we tend the necessary work of our family, then our community, then the world.

If you want to become full, let yourself be empty.

When good thing are accomplished, it does not claim (or name) them. This is Te, which is close in meaning to power or virtue. It is something within a person, and it is enhanced by following the Tao, or 'that from which nothing can deviate'.

The flame that burns Twice as bright burns half as long.

Ancient masters of excellence had a subtle essence, and a depth too profound to comprehend.

Knowledge of the eternal is all-embracing. To be all-embracing leads to righteousness, which is majestic.