The best athlete wants his opponent at his best. The best general enters the mind of his enemy. The best businessman serves the communal good. The best leader follows the will of the people. All of the embody the virtue of non-competition. Not that they don't love to compete, but they do it in the spirit of play. In this they are like children and in harmony with the Tao.

Why is the sea king of a hundred streams? Because it lies below them... If the sage would guide the people, he must serve with humility. If he would lead them, he must follow behind. In this way when the sage rules, the people will not feel oppressed.

Everything will settle in its own place automatically.

Filling life exceedingly is called ominous.

You will understand a great truth when you get to realize that what you do to others, you are doing to yourself.

Whoever is capable of knowing when they have had enough will always be satisfied.

Because of a great love, one is courageous.