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 reason for great distress is the body. Without it, what distress could there be?
The greatest virtue is to follow the Way utterly.
All streams flow to the sea because it is lower than they are. Humility gives it its power.
Use the Light that dwells within you to regain your natural clarity of sight.
When the sage stands above people, they are not oppressed. When he leads people, they are not obstructed. The world will exalt him and not grow tired of him.