The one who rules like the mother lasts long.
Between yea and nay, how much difference is there?
Those who praise victory relish manslaughter. Those who relish manslaughter cannot reach their goals in the world.
If the sage wants to stand above people, he must speak to them from below. If he wants to lead people, he must follow them from behind.
Truth sounds paradoxical!
They can see their neighbors. Roosters and dogs can be heard from there. Still, they will age and die without visiting one another.