Have patience. Wait until the mud settles and the water is clear. Remain unmoving until right action arises by itself.

The highest benevolence acts without purpose.

He who is able to conquer others is powerful; he who is able to conquer himself is more powerful.

Spokes unite in the hub of a wheel.

Excellent leaders of people lower themselves.

He who knows much about others may be learned, but he who understands himself is more intelligent. He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.

First and last follow each other.