. . . learn to value what is important today in the subtle realm rather than what appears desirable tomorrow in the worldly realm.

If you would take, you must first give.

To bear the country's disgrace is to rule the shrines of soil and grain. To bear the country's misfortunes is to be the king of the world.

Racing and hunting excite man's heart to madness.

The virtuous carry out the settlement, but those without virtue pursue their claims.

Accept disgrace willingly... Accept being unimportant... Surrender yourself humbly; then you can be trusted to care for all things. Love the world as your own self; then you can truly care for all things.

It is fitting for a great nation to yield.