...The sage, traveling all day, Does not lose sight of his baggage. Though there are beautiful things to be seen, He remains unattached and calm.

See others as yourself. See families as your family. See towns as your town. See countries as your country. See worlds as your world.

Of the second-rate leaders people speak respectfully saying, "He has done this, he has done that." Of the first-rate leaders, they do not say this. They say, "We have done it all ourselves."

Must one dread what others dread?

Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.

By moderation one can be generous.

The great Way is very straight, but people prefer to deviate.