The fish cannot leave the deep waters. The state's weaponry should not be displayed.
When the sage stands above people, they are not oppressed. When he leads people, they are not obstructed. The world will exalt him and not grow tired of him.
The truth often sounds paradoxical.
The river and the sea can be kings of a hundred valleys, because they lie below them.
What's the difference between beautiful and ugly?
Perfection is the willingness to be imperfect.