One cannot reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.
Pounding an edge to sharpness will not make it last.
Those who act will fail. Those who seize will lose.
He who is contented is rich.
Those who know do not speak; Those who speak do not know. Stop up the openings, Close down the doors, Rub off the sharp edges. Unravel all confusion. Harmonize the light, Give up contention: This is called finding the unity of life.
The good leader carries water for his people.