Even the longest journey must begin where you stand.

The more sharp weapons people have in a country, the bigger the disorder will be.

The group will not prosper if the leader grabs the lion's share of the credit for the good work that has been done.

He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful.

The people are hungry: It is because those in authority eat up too much in taxes.

The greatest virtue is to follow the Way utterly.

Therefore the Sage, wishing to be above the people, must by his words put himself below them; wishing to be before the people, he must put himself behind them. In this way, though he has his place above them, the people do not feel his weight; though he has his place before them, they do not feel it as an injury. Therefore all mankind delight to exalt him, and weary of him not.