What man has more than enough and gives it to the world? Only the man of Tao.
The best soldier does not attack. The superior fighter succeeds without violence. The greatest conqueror wins without struggle. The most successful manager leads without dictating. This is intelligent non aggressiveness.
Meet the big while it is small.
Can you open and close the gate of Heaven and act like a woman?
The sage avoids extremity, excess, and extravagance.
Good words shall gain you honor in the marketplace, but good deeds shall gain you friends among men.