Love is of all passions the strongest, for it attacks simultaneously the head, the heart and the senses.

The wise man looks back into the past, and does not grieve over what is far off, nor rejoice over what is near; for he knows that time is without end.

The world's beginning is its mother. To have found the mother is also to know the children. Although you know the children, cling to the mother. Until your last day you will not be harmed.

Take [preventive] action before things happen. Establish order before disorder has begun.

When leading people and serving Heaven, nothing exceeds moderation.

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.

Greed is costly. Assembled fortunes are lost.