The reason for great distress is the body. Without it, what distress could there be?

Activity conquers coldness. Stillness conquers heat.

He who conquers others is strong; He who conquers himself is mighty.

When people are unsettled, loyal ministers arise.

A man is born gentle and weak. At death, he is hard and stiff. Green plants are tender and filled with sap. At death, they are withered and dry. Therefore, the stiff and unbending is the disciple of death, and the gentle and yielding is the disciple of life.

Take care of what is difficult while it is still easy, and deal with what will become big while it is yet small.

Wise men hear and see as little children do.