Praise leads to weakness. Getting it causes fear, losing it causes fear.

Use the light to return to clarity.

As restrictions and prohibitions are multiplied the people grow poorer and poorer. When they are subjected to overmuch government, the land is thrown into confusion.

Holding on to the weak is called strength.

Words spoken about the Way have no taste. When looked at, there's not enough to see. When listened to, there's not enough to hear. When used, it is never exhausted.

When merit has been achieved, do not take it to yourself; for if you do not take it to yourself, it shall never be taken from you.

The flame that burns Twice as bright burns half as long.