He who conquers others is strong; He who conquers himself is mighty.

The career of a sage is of two kinds: He is either honored by all in the world, Like a flower waving its head, Or else he disappears into the silent forest.

Those who know are wise. Those who know themselves are enlightened.

The True Person benefits yet expects no reward, does the work and moves on. There is no desire to be considered better than others.

When merit has been achieved, do not take it to yourself; for if you do not take it to yourself, it shall never be taken from you.

Force is followed by loss of strength. This is not the way of the Tao. That which goes against the Tao comes to an early end.

What is firmly rooted cannot be pulled out