There is no greater danger than underestimating your opponent.

Those who have hardened, have a covenant with Death. Those who remain gentle are conjoined with Life.

By compassion one can be brave.

Those who show off do not shine.

When the ancient Masters said, "If you want to be given everything, give everything up," they weren't using empty phrases. Only in being lived by the Tao can you be truly yourself.

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.

Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish, too much handling will spoil it.