Moderation means prevention. Prevention means achieving much virtue.
That which shrinks must first expand.
I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.
The real art of governing consists, so far as possible, in doing nothing.
Therefore: In dwelling, choose modest quarters, in thinking, value stillness, in dealing with others, be kind, in choosing words, be sincere, in leading, be just, in working, be competent, in acting, choose the correct timing. Follow these words and there will be no error.
He does not seek power - yet people follow him.