In ancient times, those who followed the Way did not try to give people knowledge thereof, but kept them ignorant.

I will be fond of keeping still, and the people will of themselves become correct.

The brittle is easy to shatter.

Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.

The one who is filled by virtue is like a newborn baby.

Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish, too much handling will spoil it.

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.