There is no calamity greater than lightly engaging in war.
The world is a sacred vessel. It should not be meddled with. It should not be owned. If you try to meddle with it you will ruin it. If you try to own it you will lose it
Those who have the courage to dare will perish. Those who have the courage not to dare will live.
Use your light, but dim your brightness.
Doing nothing is better than being busy doing nothing.
The sage honors his part of the settlement, but does not exact his due from others.