If you wish to be out front, then act as if you were behind.
The more sharp weapons people have in a country, the bigger the disorder will be.
Surrender your self-interest. Love others as much as you love yourself. Then you can be entrusted with all things under heaven.
The sage acts without taking credit. He accomplishes without dwelling on it. He does not want to display his worth.
Excellent conquerors do not engage.
What should be shrunken must first be stretched.