The best way to manage anything is by making use of its own nature.

The wise trusts not only to his physical eyes - thus he can see clearly.

There is one appointed supreme executioner. Truly, trying to take the place of the supreme executioner is like trying to carve wood like a master carpenter. Of those who try to carve wood like a master carpenter, there are few who do not injure their hands.

If you realize that all things change, there is nothing you will try to hold on to. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve. Trying to control the future is like trying to take the master carpenter's place. When you handle the master carpenter's tools, chances are that you'll cut your hand.

Not praising the deserving prevents envy.

He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful.

In ancient times, those who followed the Way did not try to give people knowledge thereof, but kept them ignorant.