He who defends with love will be secure; Heaven will save him, and protect him with love.

Do nondoing, strive for non-stiving, savor the flavourless, make much of little, repay enmity with virture; plan for difficulty when it is still easy, do the great while it is still small.

The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself.

To lead, one must follow.

He (the sage) is good to those who are good. He is also good to those who are not good. That is the virtue of good.

The value of actions lies in their timing.

These possessions of a simpleton being the three I choose and cherish: to care, to be fair, to be humble.