The leader is a teacher who succeeds without taking credit. And, because credit is not taken, credit is received.

When people do not dread authorities, then a greater dread descends.

Favor and disgrace are like fear. Favor is in a higher place, and disgrace in a lower place. When you win them you are like being in fear, and when you lose them you are also like being in fear. So favor and disgrace are like fear.

The fourth (of the four cardinal virtues) is supportiveness: this manifests as service to others without expectation of reward. (Paraphrased: Such service is not a mere conforming to some external rule of behavior, but instead a manifestation of your original nature).

Keep behind, and you shall be put in front; keep out, and you shall be kept in.

To the good I would be good; to the not-good I would also be good, in order to make them good.

A skillful commander is not overbearing. A skillful fighter does not become angry. A skillful conqueror does not compete with people. One who is skillful in using men puts himself below them. This is called the strength to use men. This is called matching Heaven, The highest principle of old.