Everything will settle in its own place automatically.

He does not feel pity for himself - thus he can successfully develop.

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

Highest good is like water. Because water excels in benefiting the myriad creatures without contending with them and settles where none would like to be, it comes closest to the way.

Be gentle and you can be bold; be frugal and you can be liberal; avoid putting yourself before others and you can become a leader among men.

To lead people, walk beside them ... As for the best leaders, the people do not notice their existence. The next best, the people honor and praise. The next, the people fear; and the next, the people hate ... When the best leader's work is done the people say, 'We did it ourselves!

To lead people, walk behind them.