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.
All action begins in rest... This is the ultimate truth.
He who stands on tiptoe does not stand firm.
Rule a kingdom as though you were cooking a small fish - don't overdo it.
If Heaven were not clear it might rend. If Earth were not firm it might crumble.
Truthful words are not beautiful; beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive; persuasive words are not good.