The Tao is always at ease. It overcomes without competing, answers without speaking a word, arrives without being summoned, accomplishes without a plan. Its net covers the whole universe. And though its meshes are wide, it doesn't let a thing slip through.

The Sage expects no recognition for what he does; he achieves merit but does not take it to himself; he does not wish to display his worth.

The fourth (of the four cardinal virtues) is supportiveness: this manifests as service to others without expectation of reward. (Paraphrased: Such service is not a mere conforming to some external rule of behavior, but instead a manifestation of your original nature).

Peace is our natural state of being.

Weapons are ominous tools. They are not the noble ruler's tools. He only uses them when he can't avoid it.

By compassion one can be brave.

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