The sage governs by emptying senses and filling bellies.

The higher the sun ariseth, the less shadow doth he cast; even so the greater is the goodness, the less doth it covet praise; yet cannot avoid its rewards in honors.

The fish cannot leave the deep waters. The state's weaponry should not be displayed.

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.

Empty your mind of all thoughts.

That, which others compress - will widen up and open. That, which others weaken - will strengthen. That, which others destroy - will blossom. Whoever wished to take something from the other, will inevitably loose his own.

There is no greater mistake than to make light of an enemy By making light of an enemy many a kingdom has been lost.