Learn from the people. Plan with the people. Begin with what they have. Build on what they know.

What is strong and rigid is snapped and laid low. What is flexible and soft will always prevail.

Because he (the Sage) opposes no one, no one in the world can oppose him.

The world is won by those who let it go.

In order to contract, It is necessary first to expand. In order to weaken, It is necessary first to strengthen. In order to destroy, It is first necessary to promote. In order to grasp, It is necessary first to give. This is called subtle light. The weak and the tender overcome the hard and the strong.

Yielding is the way of the Tao.

Excellent leaders of people lower themselves.