The world's big things only can be done by paying attention to their humble beginnings.
The best fighter is never angry.
He who knows much about others may be learned, but he who understands himself is more intelligent. He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.
Free from desire, you realize the mystery.
Governing a large state is like boiling a small fish.
The people are hungry: It is because those in authority eat up too much in taxes.