There is no illusion great than fear.
Weapons are ominous tools. They are not the noble ruler's tools. He only uses them when he can't avoid it.
Marriage is three parts love and seven parts forgiveness of sins.
He who possess virtue in abundance may be compared to an infant.
I have three treasures which I hold and keep. The first is mercy; the second is economy. The third is daring not to be ahead of others. From mercy comes courage; from economy comes generosity; From humility comes leadership.
He (the sage) is good to those who are good. He is also good to those who are not good. That is the virtue of good.