The more sharp weapons people have in a country, the bigger the disorder will be.

The brittle is easy to shatter.

The most complete seems lacking. Yet in use it is not exhausted.

Lay plans for the accomplishment of the difficult before it becomes difficult; make something big by starting with it when small.

A climb of eight hundred feet starts where the foot stands.

The sage wears clothes of coarse cloth but carries jewels in his bosom; He knows himself but does not display himself; He loves himself but does not hold himself in high esteem.

The seed of mystery lies in muddy water. How can I perceive this mystery? Water becomes clear through stillness. How can I become still? By flowing with the stream.