Kindness in giving creates love.

Greed for enlightenment and immortality is no different than greed for material wealth. It is self-centered and dualistic, and thus an obstacle to true attainment. Therefore these states are never achieved by those who covet them; rather, they are the reward of the virtuous.

The sage acts by doing nothing.

To be brave without compassion, generous without moderation, and rule without refraining from being first in the world, are certain deaths.

Who can rest until the moment of action?

I have three treasures that I cherish. The first is compassion. The second is moderation. The third is not claiming to be first in the world.

If a person seems wicked, do not cast him away. Awaken him with your words, elevate him with your deeds, repay his injury with your kindness. Do not cast him away; cast away his wickedness.