When wisdom and knowledge appear, great pretense arises.
Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish, too much handling will spoil it.
Ancient masters of excellence had a subtle essence, and a depth too profound to comprehend.
Better stop short than fill to the brim. Oversharpen the blade, and the edge will soon blunt. Amass a store of gold and jade, and no one can protect it.
There is no greater crime than desire.
The best way to carve is not to split.