In the world there are four greats, and the king is one of them.
He who steals a hook shall be hanged; while he who steals the state shall be crowned as prince.
Since before time and space were, the Tao is. It is beyond is and is not.
Without looking through the window, you can see Heaven's Way.
The sage embraces the one, and is an example to the world.
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.