Thus it is that "Some things are increased by being diminished, others are diminished by being increased." What others have taught, I also teach; verily, I will make it the root of my teaching.
A tree that is unbending, is easily broken.
The people are hungry: It is because those in authority eat up too much in taxes.
Goodness strives not, and therefore it is not rebuked.
The truth is not always beautiful, nor beautiful words the truth.
The Master acts without doing, and everything gets done.