Man's enemies are not demons, but human beings like himself.

Prepare for the difficult while it is still easy. Deal with the big while it is still small. Difficult undertakings have always started with what easy. Great undertakings always started with what is small. Therefore the sage never strives for the great,And thereby the great is achieved.

Do not strive for the shine of jade, but clatter like stone.

One who lives in accordance with nature does not go against the way of things but moves in harmony with the present moment.

If you are untrustworthy, people will not trust you.

The sage is not ill, because he sees illness as illness.

Taking things lightly must lead to big difficulties.