Nothing on earth is so weak and yielding as water, but for breaking down the firm and strong it has no equal.

A vessel is formed from a lump of clay with care, however, it is the empty space within the vessel that makes it useful.

Your name or your body, what is dearer? Your body or your wealth, what is worthier?

My words are very easy to understand and very easy to practice; but there is no one in the world who is able to understand and practice them.

Not knowing of the eternal leads to unfortunate errors.

Arms are instruments of ill omen, not the instruments of the gentleman. When one is compelled to use them, it is best to do so without relish.

Solve it before it happens. Order it before chaos emerges.