Those who praise victory relish manslaughter. Those who relish manslaughter cannot reach their goals in the world.

Arms are instruments of ill omen.... When one is compelled to use them, it is best to do so without relish. There is no glory in victory, and to glorify it despite this is to exult in the killing of men.... When great numbers of people are killed, one should weep over them with sorrow. When victorious in war, one should observe mourning rites.

Knowing the bright, but clinging to the dark, you become a model to the world.

To manage your mind, know that there is nothing, and then relinquish all attachment to nothingness.

He who conquers others is strong; He who conquers himself is mighty.

The one who is filled by virtue is like a newborn baby.

The progress of the Way seems retreating.