The moment truth is asserted, it becomes false.
Those who advice the ruler on the Way, do not want the world subdued with weapons.
Life is going forth; death is returning home.
The slaying of multitudes should be mourned with sorrow. A victory should be celebrated with the funeral rite.
To be of few words is natural.
When the ancient Masters said, "If you want to be given everything, give everything up," they weren't using empty phrases. Only in being lived by the Tao can you be truly yourself.