The most able seems clumsy.
To lead people, walk beside them ... As for the best leaders, the people do not notice their existence. The next best, the people honor and praise. The next, the people fear; and the next, the people hate ... When the best leader's work is done the people say, 'We did it ourselves!
If you really want everything, then give up everything.
Be still. Stillness reveals the secrets of eternity
Requite injury with kindness.
All things flourish, and each returns to its source.