The sage's Way is to act and not to contend.
Take [preventive] action before things happen. Establish order before disorder has begun.
The wise man doesn't compete; therefore nobody can compete with him.
The softest in the world surpasses the hardest in the world.
Dignified, like a guest.
If the majority doesn't laugh at you, beware that you must be saying something wrong. When the majority thinks you are a fool, only then is there some possibility of you being a wise man.