By not claiming to be first in the world one can rule.
The usefulness of the pot lies in its emptiness.
To consider this desirable would be to delight in the slaughter of men; and he who delights in the slaughter of men cannot get his will in the kingdom.
If you are untrustworthy, people will not trust you.
For all things difficult to acquire, the intelligent man works with perseverance.
He who knows enough is enough will always have enough.