New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings.
The value of actions lies in their timing.
In ancient times, people said that imperfect moves to becoming perfect. Are these words vain? No! Truly, by gaining Unity you come to Perfection!
Pounding an edge to sharpness will not make it last.
Weapons are ominous tools. They are abhorred by all creatures. Anyone who follows the Way shuns them.
What has not yet emerged is easy to prevent.