The supreme rulers are hardly known by their subjects. The lesser are loved and praised. The even lesser are feared. The least are despised.
Racing through the field and hunting make the mind wild.
Those who understand others are clever, those who understand themselves are wise.
The sage never strives for greatness, and can therefore accomplish greatness.
By letting it go it all gets done. The world is won by those who let it go. But when you try and try. The world is beyond the winning.
To be brave without compassion, generous without moderation, and rule without refraining from being first in the world, are certain deaths.