The well-run group is not a battlefield of egos.

The world's beginning is its mother. To have found the mother is also to know the children. Although you know the children, cling to the mother. Until your last day you will not be harmed.

The supreme rulers are hardly known by their subjects. The lesser are loved and praised. The even lesser are feared. The least are despised.

Strong winds do not last all morning, hard rains do not last all day.

Governing a large country is like frying a small fish. You spoil it with too much poking.

Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace. Watch the turmoil of beings, but contemplate their return.

We are all capable of much more than we think we are.