Never take over the world to tamper with it. Those who want to tamper with it are not fit to take over the world.

Those who know do not talk. Those who talk do not know.

He who knows how to be aggressive, and yet remains patient, becomes a receptacle for all of Nature's lessons.

The difficult problems in life always start off being simple. Great affairs always start off being small.

All action begins in rest... This is the ultimate truth.

The Way of Tao is this: It strives not, but conquers; It speaks not, but all is made clear; It summons not, but its house is crowded; It contrives not, but the design is perfect.

Those who have compassion when they do battle will be victorious. Those who likewise defend themselves will be safe. Heaven will rescue and protect them with compassion.