Since before time and space were, the Tao is. It is beyond is and is not.
Face the simple fact before it comes involved. Solve the small problem before it becomes big.
The sage honors his part of the settlement, but does not exact his due from others.
The brittle is easy to shatter.
True words are not pleasing. Pleasing words are not true.
No misfortune is worse than underestimating the enemy. Underestimating the enemy, I risk losing my treasure.