The group will not prosper if the leader grabs the lion's share of the credit for the good work that has been done.

When men lack a sense of awe, there will be disaster.

When virtue is lost, benevolence appears, when benevolence is lost right conduct appears, when right conduct is lost, expedience appears. Expediency is the mere shadow of right and truth; it is the beginning of disorder.

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.

The sage does not strive to be great. Thereby he can accomplish the great.

No misfortune is worse than underestimating the enemy. Underestimating the enemy, I risk losing my treasure.

Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.