The sage does not attempt anything very big, and thus achieves greatness.
What should be shrunken must first be stretched.
A man is born gentle and weak. At death he is hard and stiff.
As soon as rules were made, names were given. There are already many names. One must know when it is enough.
In the pursuit of learning, every day something is acquired. In the pursuit of Tao, every day something is dropped.
He does not seek glory - yet people respect him.