For one gains by losing And loses by gaining.

Be humble and you will remain entire. The sages do not display themselves, therefore they shine. They do not approve themselves, therefore they are noted. They do not praise themselves, therefore they have merit. They do not glory in themselves, therefore they excel.

The (method of) correction shall by a turn become distortion, and the good in it shall by a turn become evil.

The wise man looks back into the past, and does not grieve over what is far off, nor rejoice over what is near; for he knows that time is without end.

When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you.

If princes and kings were not exalted they might be overthrown.

Be empty. Be still. Just watch everything come and go. This is the way of Nature.