He who stands on tiptoe does not stand firm.

Battles are followed by years of famine.

The master accomplishes more and more by doing less and less until finally he accomplishes everything by doing nothing.

When people see some things as good, other things become bad.

Excellent warriors are not violent.

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.

It is fitting for a great nation to yield.