Racing and hunting excite man's heart to madness.

ALL things in Nature work silently. They come into being and possess nothing. They fulfil their functions and make no claim.

Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.

See others as yourself. See families as your family. See towns as your town. See countries as your country. See worlds as your world.

Those who are content suffer no disgrace.

If the sage wants to stand above people, he must speak to them from below. If he wants to lead people, he must follow them from behind.

When people see some things as good, other things become bad.