When you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven.

What has not yet emerged is easy to prevent.

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.

In the Golden Age, Rulers were unknown. In the following age Rulers were loved and praised. Next came the age When rulers were feared. Finally the age When rulers are hated.

When a nation is filled with strife, then do patriots flourish.

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

Governing a large country is like frying a small fish. You spoil it with too much poking.