Few things under heaven bring more benefit than the lessons learned from silence and the actions taken without striving.

Nothing on earth is so weak and yielding as water, but for breaking down the firm and strong it has no equal.

The wise man, after learning something new, is afraid to learn anything more until he has put his first lesson into practice.

It is hidden but always present.

Truly, the greatest gift you have to give is that of your own self-transformation.

Do not make them (people) weary at their work. If you do not make them weary, they will not be weary of you.

The Sage expects no recognition for what he does; he achieves merit but does not take it to himself; he does not wish to display his worth.