To bear the country's disgrace is to rule the shrines of soil and grain. To bear the country's misfortunes is to be the king of the world.
The world is ruled by letting things take their course. It cannot be ruled by interfering.
The Way is the source of all things, good people's treasure and bad people's refuge.
Weapons are ominous tools. They are not the noble ruler's tools. He only uses them when he can't avoid it.
Wary, as if surrounded by strangers.
He who prides himself upon wealth and honor hastens his own downfall.