The best way to manage anything is by making use of its own nature.
Those who praise themselves do not prevail.
Be the chief but never the lord.
Thus it is that "Some things are increased by being diminished, others are diminished by being increased." What others have taught, I also teach; verily, I will make it the root of my teaching.
If princes and kings were not exalted they might be overthrown.
By moderation one can be generous.