One cannot reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.
The virtuous carry out the settlement, but those without virtue pursue their claims.
Yield and overcome; Bend and be straight; Empty and be full; Wear out and be new; Have little and gain; Have much and be confused. ...The ancients say, "Yield and overcome." Is that an empty saying? Be really whole, And all things will come to you.
Confidence is the greatest friend.
The sage does not strive to be great. Thereby he can accomplish the great.
Better stop short than fill to the brim. Oversharpen the blade, and the edge will soon blunt. Amass a store of gold and jade, and no one can protect it.