Is not the action of nature like the stretching of a bow? The high, it pulls down; the low, it lifts up; It takes from what is in excess In order to make good of what is deficient. Who can take what they have in excess and offer it to others?

A good counter needs no calculator.

To lead people, walk behind them.

What is a good man? A teacher of a bad man. What is a bad man? A good man's charge?

Health is the greatest possession.

Lessen selfishness and restrain desires.

Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish, too much handling will spoil it.