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

The best soldiers are not warlike; the best fighters do not lose their temper. The greatest conquerors are those who overcome their enemies without strife. The greatest directors of men are those who yield place to others. This is called the Virtue of not striving, the capacity for directing mankind; this is being the compeer of Heaven. It was the highest goal of the ancients.

I have three treasures that I cherish. The first is compassion. The second is moderation. The third is not claiming to be first in the world.

Who can wait quietly until the mud settles? Who can remain still until the moment of action?

Doing nothing is better than being busy doing nothing.

The best soldier does not attack. The superior fighter succeeds without violence. The greatest conqueror wins without struggle. The most successful manager leads without dictating. This is intelligent non aggressiveness.

Rule your mind with serenity rather than with force and manipulation.