The Master's power is like this. He lets all things come and go effortlessly, without desire. He never expects results; thus he is never disappointed. He is never disappointed; thus his spirit never grows old.

Whatever one cultivates, is what one becomes.

When armies are mobilized and issues joined, the man who is sorry over the fact will always win.

Therefore, if a great kingdom humbles itself before a small kingdom, it shall make that small kingdom its prize. And if a small kingdom humbles itself before a great kingdom, it shall win over that great kingdom. Thus the one humbles itself in order to attain, the other attains because it is humble. If the great kingdom has no further desire than to bring men together and to nourish them, the small kingdom will have no further desire than to enter the service of the other. But in order that both may have their desire, the great one must learn humility.

In order to eliminate the negative influences, simply ignore them.

Rule a kingdom as though you were cooking a small fish - don't overdo it.

That so few understand me is why I am treasured.