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.

To retreat after a work well done is Heaven's Way.

The sage attends to the belly, and not to what he sees.

As soon as rules were made, names were given. There are already many names. One must know when it is enough.

Water is the softest thing, yet it can penetrate mountains and earth. This shows clearly the principle of softness overcoming hardness.

You will understand a great truth when you get to realize that what you do to others, you are doing to yourself.

When leading people and serving Heaven, nothing exceeds moderation.