Some have lavish garments, carry sharp swords, and feast on food and drink. They possess more than they can spend. This is called the vanity of robbers. It is certainly not the Way.

The sage governs by emptying senses and filling bellies.

That which shrinks must first expand.

Peace and quiet govern the world.

There are many paths to enlightenment. Be sure to take the one with a heart.

The unyielding army will not win.

Deal with it before it happens. Set things in order before there is confusion.