Praise of power leads to weakness; Love of things leads to loss; The wise one leads by filling people's hearts; He destroys illusion and disturbs those who believe they are wise; He does nothing yet everything happens.

Those who boast are not respected.

Give up learning, and put an end to your troubles.

When merit has been achieved, do not take it to yourself; for if you do not take it to yourself, it shall never be taken from you.

Only I am clumsy, like drifting on the waves of the sea, without direction.

Knowledge studies others, wisdom is self known.

I do not interfere, and people become rich by themselves.